Quality Control Scientist

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Fair Lawn (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Life Sciences sector is seeking a Quality Control professional to join their team. This fixed-term position focuses on laboratory testing of crucial products like Dynabeads, ensuring quality standards and contributing to team objectives. Candidates will benefit from a supportive and innovative work environment with ongoing development opportunities. Ideal candidates have a relevant degree and laboratory experience, and fluency in both Norwegian and English is required.

Benefits

Company-owned cabins

1 hour exercise with trainer during work hours

Private health insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in a QC laboratory preferred.
• Proficiency in Norwegian and English, spoken and written.
• Knowledge of quality standards like ISO 13485 or ISO 9001 desired.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality control testing of Dynabeads and ensure compliance with quality guidelines.
• Detail results of tests and report discrepancies.
• Contribute to team metrics and digitalization initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology or equivalent

Master’s degree in Molecular Biology or equivalent

Bioingeniør education

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Laboratory Setting

Job Description

Do you aspire to make a significant impact in the Life Sciences sector? If so, you may be just the person we are looking for!

Thermo Fisher Scientific Norway, previously known as Life Technologies, produces and develops Dynabeads that are used in several billion diagnostic tests worldwide. It is a critical component in one of the most promising cancer treatments and is an industry standard in sample preparation products in the research market. Our customers are world leading pharma and diagnostics companies who have chosen us as their business partner.

Position objective

We are looking for a new colleague for a fixed-term position, to cover mat. leave in our Quality Control (QC) team in Oslo, Norway. The QC department carries out Quality Control testing of raw materials, intermediate and finished goods products as well as release. We are also involved in projects (for example digitalization and LIMS implementation), support projects and scale-up processes.

Key tasks

• Quality Control testing of our Dynabeads, to set procedures and quality guidelines, working fully onsite in a laboratory setting
• Ensuring testing is done according to plan focusing on outcomes and quality in your work
• Carefully detailing results and findings and reporting any discrepancies
• Taking ownership of outcomes and planning own work for each week
• Pro-actively seeking opportunities to further improve skills and knowledge relevant to the position
• Contributing to the team's critical metrics, efficiency, and digitalization initiatives
• Being a good teammate

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 'Bioingeniør' education, or Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Molecular Biology
• Proficiency in Norwegian and English, spoken and written
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a focused and structured fashion
• Analytical and accountable with a quality approach
• Able to work as part of a group and independently on own initiative
• Knowledge of quality standards like ISO 13485 or ISO 9001 is desired
• Previous experience working in a QC laboratory is preferred

What we offer

• An opportunity to join an exciting and growing international company
• Development through continuous learning
• Join industry-leading teams, including top scientists, groundbreaking production teams, and creative business and marketing teams.
• Employee benefits including company-owned cabins, 1 hour exercise with a trainer during work hours, and private health insurance, to name but a few!

Candidates who thrive in a diverse, innovative tech environment are encouraged to join us.

Diversity in our teams is an important element in building an effective and agile working environment. Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement are our 4-i key values that we encourage in all that are part of our community.

This job will close as soon as a suitable candidate is identified. If you think it is for you, please apply soonest to avoid disappointment! Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodation to attend interviews with us.