Sr. QA Technician (2nd Shift)
Thermo Fisher Scientific · Bohemia, NY
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Pharma & life sciences
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level quality role at Thermo Fisher Scientific (pharma & life sciences) in Bohemia, NY.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Quality Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $50k–$70k.
Median of the low and high ends of 23 live postings that list pay, out of 401 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 15 other live quality postings in New York.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 38%
- Root cause 31%
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This plant: Thermo Fisher Scientific in Bohemia
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requirements
of our clients to safely and successfully serve their patients’ needs. You will also support the packing of clinical labels to ensure safety.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience
- ✓Minimum of 2 years of work experience in QA or QC or related field is required
- ✓Required: Experience in a cGMP environment
requirements
and environments.
- ✓Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including developers, product managers, and stakeholders.
Physical
Requirements
/ Work Environment
- ✓Fast-paced environment which relies on teamwork to ensure jobs are completed within established timelines.
- ✓Must be able to lift to 30 lbs., 13.6 kgs.
- ✓Must be able to pack out clinical labels
- ✓20/40 corrected vision required, subject to bi-annual testing
What We Offer
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Work Schedule
Second Shift (Afternoons)
Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Office, Standing for full shift
Job Description
Shift: 2nd Shift 02:00pm - 10:30pm - Monday to Friday
Pay Range: $26.00 - $28.00
Sr. QA Technician
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.
How You Will Make an Impact
As a Sr. Quality Assurance Technician, you will play a pivotal role in the overarching success of the Quality Operations team. The QA Operation team reviews and monitors all clinical labeling documentation, as well as performs final quality release of all clinical labels manufactured in our Bohemia, NY facility. With the support of department leadership, you will support the team by ensuring that all batch record documentation (a real time record of everything that is manufactured) has been verified and that products meet the form, fit, and function
A Day in Life
- •Perform real-time verification of job documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness with a 24-hour turnaround time.
- •Categorize and log all work performed in accordance with local procedures and regulatory requirements.
- •Organize and maintain all batch records in clinical labeling custody including on-site storage and final archival.
- •Perform pack out of clinical labels to ensure safe delivery to client/packaging sites.
- •Participate in the PPI program by actively performing JDI and assisting with GEMBA
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- •Strong understanding of quality assurance principles and practices: Possesses a comprehensive knowledge of quality assurance principles, methodologies, and best practices. Understands inspection techniques, and relevant paperwork procedures. Familiar with quality control tools and able to interpret and analyze data effectively.
- •Attention to detail and accuracy: Pays close attention to detail and maintains accuracy. Possesses a meticulous approach to their work, ensures that all documentation is completed with precision including the ability to identify and document deviations or non-conformities accurately, as well as the skill to spot potential quality issues and take appropriate actions.
- •Effective communication and documentation skills: Possesses excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Communicates' findings, observations, and recommendations clearly and concisely to colleagues, supervisors, and other stakeholders. Accurately records and maintains detailed reports, logbooks, and other quality control records. Ensures proper traceability and facilitates effective communication within the organization.
- •Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills for reporting and collaboration.
- •Technical Skills: Proficiency with QA tools, software testing frameworks, and methodologies.
- •Time Management: Efficiently managing time to meet deadlines and project milestones.
- •Multitasking: Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
- •Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing
Excellent Benefits
- •Benefits & Total Rewards | Thermo Fisher Scientific
- •Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
- •Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays
- •Retirement Savings Plan
- •Tuition Reimbursement
- •Employee Referral Bonus
- •Career Advancement Opportunities
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com
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.
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