New · posted Oct 14
Thermo Fisher Scientific · Biotechnology
QC Microbiology Sr. QC Technician
- Massachusetts
- On-site
- Full-time
- Senior & Principal
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.
Location/Division Specific Information:
The Senior Quality Control Technician plays a crucial role within the team, ensuring the lab’s operational preparedness and performing microbial testing to support GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) production. This role focuses on facilitating the timely completion of in-process and release testing for clinical and commercial-grade biopharmaceuticals. Additionally, it involves the qualification and validation of analytical methods to support viral vector cGMP-compliant manufacturing, along with method transfer and validation from clients. The incumbent will primarily function as a laboratory analyst, responsible for routine testing, equipment setup, documentation, analytical method transfer and qualification, training, and ensuring adherence to GMP compliance practices to meet the needs of the group.
What you need
Education
- Highschool Diploma with 1-2 years GMP experience or
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably Microbiology or Biology
Experience:
Required: Minimum of 0-2 years of work experience in cGMP field
Preferred: Experience in a cGMP environment
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
Prolonged work in cleanroom environment
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods
Ability to lift up to 40Lbs
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
Pay and benefits
$47,008 – $70,533 a year
Employer provided$22.60 – $33.91 an hour · yearly at 2,080 hours (40 a week)
How this comparesThe hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $22.60–$33.91.
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
Medical, dental and vision plans
Paid time off and 10 paid holidays
Paid parental leave
401(k) retirement plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition reimbursement
Where you'll work
MassachusettsOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
Working conditions
10 hr shift/days
Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Laboratory Setting, Office
Position is Sunday–Wednesday 10hr shift
- • Experience with microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, and aseptic techniques
• Knowledge of GMP regulations, documentation practices, and pharmaceutical quality standards
• Strong attention to detail with ability to follow standard procedures and maintain data integrity
• Excellent problem-solving skills and logical approach to scientific challenges
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and laboratory information systems
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment
• Physical requirements include standing/walking for extended periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and manual dexterity
• Must be able to work in cleanroom environments wearing required PPE
• Ability to work various shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Experience in pharmaceutical/regulated environment preferred but not required
Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · October 14, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 38% below the US median for Quality Control roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Senior & Principal roles in Massachusetts8 roles publishing pay
Senior & Principal roles in the US33 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $47,008 | — | $70,533 |
| Massachusetts (middle half) | $78,625 | $96,750 | $102,000 |
| All US (middle half) | $78,500 | $95,500 | $108,500 |
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 Control roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 14, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Quality Control
The general path across 189 open Quality Control roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Thermo Fisher's own promotion track.
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 6 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- GMP and compliance3
- Lab testing and methods2
- Documentation and SOPs1
- Validation and qualification1
- 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.
- FDA21 CFR Parts 210 and 211(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA current good manufacturing practice for finished pharmaceuticals
- FDAFDA data integrity guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Data Integrity and Compliance With Drug CGMP: Questions and Answers
- ICHICH quality guidelines(official source, opens in a new tab)Q1 stability, Q2(R2) analytical validation, Q7, Q9 risk management, Q10 quality systems
Company hiring pulse
Thermo Fisher on Regulatory Jobs
- 76
- Open roles
- 66
- Distinct roles
- 34
- Locations
By discipline
- Quality68 89%
- Regulatory5 7%
- Compliance & Safety3 4%
By level
- Senior & Principal32 42%
- Associate & Specialist22 29%
- Manager17 22%
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QC Microbiology Sr. QC Technician at Thermo Fisher
Open until filled. $47K–$71K a year, employer provided.