

New · posted Oct 30
Thermo Fisher Scientific · Pharmaceuticals
QC Scientist 1 (Nights)
- Greenville, NC
- On-site
- Full-time
- Associate & Specialist
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 us at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a QC Scientist I to contribute to global health through quality control testing that ensures the safety and efficacy of pharmaceutical products. You will perform Environmental Monitoring tasks in support of Steriles production within classified areas. The individual is encouraged to follow the 4i Values that are held in high regards by the company when completing their work. The four values are integrity, innovation, intensity, and involvement. The job function includes aseptic technique which requires the individual to gain knowledge of aseptic gowning as well as working in cleanrooms in order to monitor the area while sterile products are filled and manufactured. Typical shift hours are 6pm-6am on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule.
What you need
What you'll do
. Execute validated environmental test methods for routine environmental monitoring in clean rooms (i.e. classified areas and aseptic processing).
· Recognize and report out-of-specification or unexpected results due to environmental impacts or other to reach resolution.
· Reading and verification of plates.
· Perform daily instrument verifications as required.
· Clearly and accurately communicate the results of work by creating documentation of the testing/analysis and obtained results.
· Record and report results of analysis in accordance with prescribed lab procedures and systems.
· Cleans and organizes work area, instrumentation/equipment, and testing materials.
· Perform all duties in strict compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices, ALCOA, Audits and Safety guidelines.
· Maintain the necessary training, compliance status required by company and facility standards.
· And other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's degree required, no prior experience required
• Preferred Fields of Study: Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry or related scientific field
• Proficiency with analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, spectroscopy, dissolution testing, and wet chemistry methods
• 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
Where you'll work
Greenville, NCOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
More jobs in Greenville, NCWorking conditions
12 hr shift/nights
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, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.)
Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · October 30, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
Associate & Specialist roles in North Carolina6 roles publishing pay
Associate & Specialist roles in the US126 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina (middle half) | $49,875 | $68,250 | $80,625 |
| All US (middle half) | $48,000 | $60,500 | $78,875 |
Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Control roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 30, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Quality Control
The general path across 349 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 11 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Lab testing and methods7
- Documentation and SOPs5
- Collaboration and leadership4
- GMP and compliance3
- Investigations and CAPA1
- Validation and qualification1
- Data and digital systems1
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
- FDAFDA OOS guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Investigating Out-of-Specification (OOS) Test Results for Pharmaceutical Production
- FDA21 CFR Part 58 (GLP)(official source, opens in a new tab)Good laboratory practice for nonclinical laboratory studies
From Regulatory News
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By discipline
- Quality77 92%
- Regulatory5 6%
- Compliance & Safety2 2%
By level
- Senior & Principal38 45%
- Associate & Specialist22 26%
- Manager21 25%
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QC Scientist 1 (Nights) at Thermo Fisher
Open until filled.

