New · posted Oct 29
Thermo Fisher Scientific · Pharmaceuticals
QC Scientist II - Days
- Cincinnati, OH
- On-site
- Full-time
- Senior & Principal
The role
Site Overview
With the support of more than 800 employees, Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Oral Solid Dose (OSD) site in Cincinnati provides drug development and commercial manufacturing services. The site specializes in advanced dosage forms, including controlled- and sustained-release products, osmotic release dosage forms using laser drilling, liquid-filled hard capsules, controlled substances, and abuse-deterrent technologies.
As a QC Scientist II, you will perform and document routine chemical and physical testing in support of pharmaceutical development and manufacturing. You will test raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and stability samples; review and communicate results; and help maintain laboratory readiness and compliance.
How will you get here?
*Must be Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
*Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check to include drug screening.
What you need
Education
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a physical science, preferably Chemistry or Biology.
*Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.
Experience
• 5+ years of experience performing chemical testing with chromatographic, spectroscopic, or other analytical techniques is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Good understanding of analytical instrumentation and qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis.
- Awareness of pharmaceutical quality and regulatory requirements.
- Strong problem-solving, organization, and time-management skills, including the ability to manage workload and seek additional assignments when available.
- Initiative in pursuing training and sharing knowledge with team members.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to interpret technical procedures and regulations.
- Ability to apply mathematical concepts to laboratory work and to work in a fast-paced environment.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, perform laboratory tasks requiring manual dexterity, and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in cleanroom environments while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Flexibility to work shifts, including nights, weekends, or holidays, as needed.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not a comprehensive list of all the duties and responsibilities associated with it.
What you'll do
- Perform routine chemical and physical testing using internally developed and compendial methods.
- Analyze pharmaceutical materials and products for strength, impurities, identity, and other quality attributes using HPLC, GC, dissolution, spectroscopy, or wet chemistry methods, as applicable.
- Recognize and promptly report out-of-specification, unexpected, or non-routine results and analytical issues.
- Perform instrument calibrations or verifications as required.
- Prepare test solutions, including diluents and mobile phases.
- Record, review, and communicate results in accordance with laboratory procedures and systems.
- Clean and maintain laboratory work areas and instrumentation.
- Follow applicable SOPs, GMP, GLP, and safety requirements, and maintain required training and compliance status.
Pay and benefits
Thermo Fisher Scientific didn't publish pay for this role
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Competitive wages & Excellent benefits package
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Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
Paid Time Off & Holidays
401K Company Match up to 6%(after 1 year)
90days
Tuition Reimbursement – eligible after 90 days
Employee Referral Bonus
Employee Discount Program
Recognition Program
Charitable Gift Matching
Company Paid Parental Leave
We will provide the vital equipment for your role including: computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc.
We also provide any Personal Protective Equipment you may need including: lab coats, safety glasses, safety shoes, etc.
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
Where you'll work
Cincinnati, OHOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
More jobs in Cincinnati, OHSchedule and working conditions
Days
Standard (Mon-Fri)
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, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.)
From the posting
About Thermo Fisher
About Thermo Fisher Scientific
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll contribute to work that helps customers make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. The company supports colleagues’ career growth and uses science to address important challenges around the world.
Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · October 29, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
Senior & Principal roles in the US63 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| All US (middle half) | $78,500 | $95,000 | $115,250 |
Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Control roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 29, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Quality Control
The general path across 348 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 25 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Lab testing and methods12
- Collaboration and leadership6
- Documentation and SOPs5
- GMP and compliance3
- Investigations and CAPA1
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 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
- USPUSP compendial chapters(official source, opens in a new tab)Bioburden (USP <61>), endotoxin (USP <85>), TOC (USP <643>) and water testing
Company hiring pulse
Thermo Fisher on Regulatory Jobs
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By discipline
- Quality77 92%
- Regulatory5 6%
- Compliance & Safety2 2%
By level
- Senior & Principal37 44%
- Associate & Specialist23 27%
- Manager21 25%
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QC Scientist II - Days at Thermo Fisher
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