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New · posted Oct 16

Thermo Fisher Scientific · Biotechnology

QA Operations Quality Specialist I

  • Plainville, MA
  • On-site
  • Full-time
  • Associate & Specialist
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EmploymentFull-time
Deadline

Open until filled

The role

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.

DESCRIPTION:
Join our high-performing team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where you'll ensure quality compliance across manufacturing operations while advancing our mission to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. As a Quality Specialist I, you'll provide essential quality oversight through detailed documentation review, process monitoring, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. You'll help maintain GMP compliance, investigate quality events, and drive continuous improvement initiatives while working in a collaborative environment focused on delivering life-changing products to our customers.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's Degree required, with 1 year of experience required, preferably in a GMP manufacturing environment
• Preferred Fields of Study: Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related scientific field
• Additional relevant certifications (e.g. ISO auditor, Six Sigma) are advantageous
• Thorough knowledge of FDA, EMA, and international GMP regulations
• Proven ability to review and approve GMP documentation, batch records, and quality records
• Strong understanding of quality management systems and tools (e.g. CAPA, change control)
• Excellent documentation and technical writing skills
• Proficiency with quality systems software and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across functions
• Experience conducting quality investigations and root cause analysis
• Knowledge of environmental monitoring and contamination control principles
• Flexibility to work various shifts as needed to support manufacturing operations
• Ability to gown and work in controlled manufacturing environments when required
• Physical capability to stand, walk, and lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills
• Commitment to maintaining a quality-focused culture and driving continuous improvement
• Fluency in English required; additional language skills beneficial

Other

Relocation assistance is not provided.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future, without sponsorship.

Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

What you need

Pay

$54,891 – $82,347 a year

Employer provided

$26.39 – $39.59 an hour · yearly at 2,080 hours (40 a week)

How this compares

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $26.39–$39.59.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

  • A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

  • Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

  • At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

  • Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

  • Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Where you'll work

Plainville, MAOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)

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Working conditions

Flex 12 hr shift/days

Environmental Conditions

Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job intelligence

The context around this role

Live data · October 16, 2026

Salary intelligence

How the pay compares

This role's midpoint is 13% below the US median for Quality Assurance roles at this level.

This roleEmployer provided

$54,891 to $82,347 a year

Associate & Specialist roles in Massachusetts8 roles publishing pay

Middle half $68,375 to $85,750, median $77,250

Associate & Specialist roles in the US167 roles publishing pay

Middle half $60,250 to $93,750, median $78,500
Annual base pay
Annual base payLowMedianHigh
This role$54,891—$82,347
Massachusetts$68,375$77,250$85,750
All US$60,250$78,500$93,750

This role: Thermo Fisher Scientific's own published range, converted to a year at 2,080 hours. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Assurance roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 16, 2026. Nothing is estimated.

Career trajectory

Where this role sits in Quality Assurance

The general path across 866 open Quality Assurance roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Thermo Fisher's own promotion track.

  1. This role

    Associate & Specialist

    Often: Quality Engineer · Quality Technician

    $79K median239 open
  2. Next step

    Senior & Principal

    Often: Quality Engineer · Senior Quality Engineer

    $123K median359 open
  3. Later

    Manager

    Often: Manager, Quality Assurance · Quality Manager

    $154K median137 open
  4. Later

    Director

    Often: Director, Quality · Associate Director, Quality Assurance

    $209K median115 open
  5. Later

    VP & Executive

    Often: Vice President, Quality Assurance · AVP

    $306K median16 open

Skills DNA

What this role leans on

How many of the posting's 4 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.

GMP and compliance: 1 lineLab testing and methods: 1 lineDocumentation and SOPs: 1 lineInvestigations and CAPA: 1 lineQuality systems and risk: 1 lineData and digital systems: 1 lineCollaboration and leadership: 1 lineGMPLab testingDocumentationInvestigationsQuality systemsData systemsTeamwork
  • GMP and compliance1
  • Lab testing and methods1
  • Documentation and SOPs1
  • Investigations and CAPA1
  • Quality systems and risk1
  • Data and digital systems1
  • Collaboration and leadership1

Regulatory intelligence

The rules behind this role

Frameworks and standards this posting's work falls under, matched from its own words, each linked to the official source.

Company hiring pulse

Thermo Fisher on Regulatory Jobs

84
Open roles
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35
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By discipline

  • Quality75 89%
  • Regulatory6 7%
  • Compliance & Safety3 4%

By level

  • Senior & Principal34 40%
  • Associate & Specialist26 31%
  • Manager19 23%
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