QC Sampler

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a QC Technician II to join their Quality Control Department at the Swindon facility. This entry-level role offers a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to kickstart their careers in a laboratory environment. You will receive comprehensive training to ensure you are equipped to perform daily quality control sampling, maintain documentation, and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices. Join a team committed to making a positive impact on global health and safety while enjoying a supportive work culture that encourages career growth and development.

Benefits

Flexible Benefits Plan

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Employee Referral Bonus

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Entry-level position, ideal for someone eager to start a lab career.
• Full training provided for all necessary skills and tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily QC sampling and maintain cleanliness in the area.
• Accurately complete documentation and use SAP for record-keeping.
• Support process improvements and communicate effectively with colleagues.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Ability to Follow Instructions

Basic Maths

Literacy

Computer Literacy

Education

High School Diploma

Advanced Certificate

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

Job Title: QC Technician II
Reports To: QC Sampling & Packaging Supervisor
Division: Drug Product Division
Location: Swindon, UK
Direct Reports: 0

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Location/Division Specific Information:

Part of the Drug Products Division, the Swindon facility specialises in taking sterile injectable, oral solid dose and softgel drug products from development to commercialisation.

How Will You Make an Impact?:

We are expanding our Swindon site and seeking a QC Technician II for our Quality Control Department. This entry-level role is ideal for someone eager to start a career in a laboratory environment. Full training will be provided.

A Day in the Life:

• Follow GMP, Health & Safety, and company policies
• Perform daily QC sampling of raw materials and maintain area cleanliness
• Accurately complete documentation and use SAP (training provided)
• Clean equipment and sampling booth per SOPs
• Apply environmental monitoring plates
• Maintain and verify equipment; update training records and support team training
• Contribute to process improvements and support the wider QC Chemistry team
• Communicate clearly with colleagues

Education: High School Diploma, Secondary Education, Advanced Certificate, or equivalent.

Experience:

• Not required but will be considered as an advantage

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow written instructions consistently.
• Experience working under tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Proficient in basic maths and literacy.
• Computer literate, familiar with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel).

What We Offer

Compensation

• Competitive Annual Pay Rate
• Performance Related Bonus*
• Annual merit performance-based increase*

Excellent Benefits

• Flexible Benefits plan.
• Life Assurance, funding towards health care benefits, income protection and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Career Advancement Opportunities

*Depending on eligibility.