Sr QC Tech - First Shift

ThermoFisher Scientific; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Performance related bonus

Annual merit increase

Medical benefits

Paid Time Off

Employee Referral Bonus

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Senior Quality Control Technician to join our Marietta Laboratory Equipment Division team. You will perform inspections, run tests, document results, and help ensure products meet specifications and regulatory requirements.

You will work with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve issues, train junior staff, and maintain calibration of testing equipment while adhering to GMP and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• 2+ years in quality control, inspection, or testing in manufacturing.
• Experience reading specifications, drawings, or test methods.
• Strong attention to detail and clear written documentation.
• Ability to use inspection tools and basic computer systems.
• Familiarity with quality systems and corrective action processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products using approved procedures.
• Perform routine tests and document results accurately and on time.
• Review inspection records and test data for completeness.
• Identify nonconforming materials or products and escalate issues.
• Support investigations into defects and corrective actions.
• Maintain testing equipment and report calibration needs.
• Train and assist QC technicians on procedures and documentation.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve issues.
• Follow safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading specs

Quality control

Basic computer skills

Inspection tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Inspection tools

QA systems knowledge

Job description

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

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:

Be a part of the Laboratory Equipment Division quality team at our Marietta OH facility.

How Will You Make an Impact?

The Senior Quality Control Technician performs and coordinates quality inspections and testing to ensure products meet company standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulations. This role also supports investigations, documentation, and training while helping improve QC processes.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products using approved procedures and specifications.

• Perform routine tests, measurements, and sampling; document results accurately and on time.

• Review inspection records and test data for completeness and accuracy.

• Identify nonconforming materials or products, document findings, and esccalate issues.

• Support investigations into defects, deviations, and customer complaints; help identify root causes and corrective actions.

• Maintain testing equipment, inspection tools, and work areas; report calibration or maintenance needs.

• Train and assist QC technicians on procedures, equipment, and documentation practices.

• Work with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve issues and improve processes.

• Follow applicable safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical coursework or an associate degree preferred.

• 2+ years of experience in quality control, inspection, or testing in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience reading specifications, drawings, work instructions, or test methods.

• Strong attention to detail and clear written documentation skills.

• Ability to use inspection tools and basic computer systems.

• Familiarity with quality systems, nonconformance records, and corrective action processes preferred.

Work conditions

May require standing for extended periods, handling materials, and working in a production or laboratory environment. Specific physical requirements and shift expectations should be tailored to the position.

What We Offer:

Compensation

• Competitive Pay
• Performance Related Bonus where eligible
• Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Paid Time Off/Annual Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.