Supervisor, QC
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Job Info

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Work Schedule
First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Location/Division Specific Information

This position is within the Laboratory Chemicals Division (LCD) business unit of Thermo Fisher Scientific reporting to the Bridgewater, NJ site.

Discover Impactful Work:

The QC Supervisor will lead all aspects of the work of QC Scientists / Engineers in accordance with established policies and under the mentorship of management. Review product batch records to disposition intermediates, and/or finished goods.

• Coordinate company policies that directly impact QC personnel.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; resource planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance and disciplining employees.

A day in the Life:

• Lead and coordinate the activities of the QC team and directly provide mentorship to achieve site goals, as well as adhere to production schedules.
• Conduct routine analysis of samples according to approved procedures.
• Segregate, label and dispose of waste chemicals in accordance with company, local, state and federal regulations and assist in reducing waste.
• Review documentation in order to support compliance and quality requirements.
• Assist in continuously updating standard operating procedures.
• Perform and support investigations for out of specification failures, nonconformance reports, and CAPAs.
• Support continuous improvement activities. (Knowledge and experience of Lean Six Sigma Process is a plus.)
• Perform other duties to support the needs of the department as assigned by the QC Manager.

Keys to Success:

Education

• A minimum of a BS/BA in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related subject is preferred. Equivalent experience will also be considered.

Experience

• Direct supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• 5 years of Quality Assurance/Quality Control experience with undergraduate degree; or 3 years' experience with an advanced degree or equivalent work experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to appropriately prioritize tasks.
• Must be able to write clear, understandable documentation.
• Verbal communication skills, and functional leadership skills.
• Strong command of Quality System Regulations and ISO.
• Skilled at analyzing data, summarizing results, and generating performance metrics to drive corrective actions.
• Strong math skills including calculation of concentrations and dilutions.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Details specific to the job environment, including any physical demands or particular working conditions, should be provided here.

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