Senior QC Technician III at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Lenexa, Kansas

Job Description:

Work Schedule

10 hr shift/days



Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials



Job Description




Job Title: Senior Quality Control Technician III



Schedule: Tuesday - Friday, 7am - 5:30pm. Schedule may be flexed to a Monday - Thursday 7am - 5:30pm based on Laboratory needs.



Laboratory Setting




Position Summary:



Responsible for the evaluation of quality control samples through physical evaluation and microbial load testing of prepared plated, non-plated and dehydrated culture media, control of documents, and maintaining good general laboratory practices.



Key Responsibilities:

• Perform tasks following all work instructions and established procedures.


• Perform microbiological tasks including inoculations, maintain stock, dilutions, gram stains and physical assessment of finished and intermediate samples.


• Ensure proficiency on all technician testing areas.


• Document inspection results accurately and consistently.


• Maintain consistency in training tasks within Master Control.


• Responsible daily calibrations of measuring equipment within the QC laboratory.


• Order consumable stock supplies when necessary.


• Exercise Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) compliance in the work environment.


• Instructs and trains technician I and II in sample collection, testing, maintaining stock, equipment calibration and other laboratory related tasks.


• Work effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.


• Collaborate closely with the Quality Assurance department as part of the quality team.


• Participate in the continuous improvement program within the department.


• Understand and adhere to all safety requirements and procedures.


• Assist in maintaining standards in accordance with GMPs, SOPs, and ISO regulations.


• Support department and company goals.


• Adhere to and support all company policies.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

• A 4-year degree in biological sciences, with coursework in microbiology with a laboratory, or a non-science related 4-year degree with 3+ years of microbiology lab experience OR a 2 year degree with 4+ years of lab experience. 8 years of experience required in place of 4 year degree.


• Some laboratory experience in a biological sciences laboratory is preferred.


• A minimum combined 2-5 years of experience of in related QC/QA, microbiology laboratory work in a laboratory setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is a plus.


• Some familiarity with FDA regulations for medical devices.


• Possess the ability to manage many tasks and in an organized fashion.


• Possess intermediate computer skills, preferably with experience in Microsoft word to include Word, Excel and PowerPoint programs. Experience working in SAP is a plus.


• Listen to, and follow, written and verbal instructions in English.


• Able to adapt and to learn new procedures and to maintain a scientific and objective approach.


• Must be available to work alternate shifts when needed.


• Must maintain a professional workplace attitude.


• Self-motivated, highly responsible and possess a good teamwork spirit.

• Candidate must be a good time manager.


• Candidate must be willing to put in overtime when needed to complete tasks.


• Candidate must be a good team player/participant on teams.


• Candidate must have a high sense of responsibility.


• Candidate must possess critical thinking skills.