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Quality Control Co-Op - Fall 2022 (176098BR)

Location: Cambridge, MA
Shift: Monday-Friday, Full Time
Co-Op Notes:
  • This is a 5-6 month, Full-Time Co-Op opportunity
  • Spring Co-Ops will start in January 2022 and end in June 2022; Fall Co-Ops will start in July 2022 and end in December 2022.
  • All Co-Op roles are intended to be on-site; this is not a remote position.
  • Your school should have a defined co-op program to participate.
  • Some relocation assistance may be provided, as needed.

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals.

Location/Division Specific Information
Viral Vector Services (VVS), part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, is a dynamic gene therapy contract development and manufacturing organization that is looking for leaders to bring the highest quality processes, products and testing to our clients. The VVS Global Engineering team is a cross functional engineering group supporting over $150 Million in capital investments across locations in Massachusetts and Florida. Based out of Cambridge, MA, the Global Engineering group works to establish engineering standards/systems for the company and introduce new manufacturing technology in addition to capital project execution.

Description
How will you make an impact?
The incumbent will have the opportunity to work in the QC Microbiology alongside the team performing environmental monitoring and critical utility testing throughout the facility.
Observes microbiology assays such as bioburden, endotoxin, aseptic aliquoting and growth promotion. The incumbent will support equipment preventative maintenance, documentation, and business improvement initiatives within QC Microbiology. Works cohesively with peers and QC Microbiology management.

What will you do?
  • Observe routine environmental monitoring and critical utility sampling
  • Observe routine microbiology assays (bioburden, endotoxin, growth promotion)
  • Perform inventory and stocking of QC lab
  • Coordinate sample shipment to external labs
  • Perform routine laboratory preventative maintenance and cleaning
  • Archive assays and technical documents
  • Participate in business improvement initiatives to streamline laboratory processes
Special Requirements:
  • Ability to gown and gain access to cleanroom and utility areas
  • Position requires frequent bending, stooping, standing, and ability to lift 40 lbs
  • Ability to work around strong chemical odors such as Spor-Klenz or bleach
How will you get here?
Knowledge, Skill, and Requirements:
  • Enrolled/ studying a degree in Sciences
  • 2-5 years’ of completed university coursework
  • Knowledge of biologic manufacturing, vector manufacturing, fill finish, or label and pack processes
  • Strong interpersonal and communications skills; written and oral.
  • Ability to perform as an individual and part of a team, self-motivated
  • Solid understanding of US, EU and ROW cGMP guidelines and requirements preferred.
  • Ability to recognize, understand and respond to situations requiring further evaluation and report these events (process, safety, personnel, etc..) to senior specialists or area management.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills coupled with the ability to work both independently and in a team environment
  • Ability to understand operational documents for GMP compliance, accuracy and completeness. Ability to work by influencing a matrix management system and to gain the cooperation of others.
  • Strong client-facing interpersonal skills coupled with a concern for impact.
  • Strong time management and organizational skills.
  • Pragmatic, proactive yet flexible approach in the working environment.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills both internal and external.
  • Able to manage multiple priorities and demonstrate self-control
  • Ability to resolve conflict within project teams
  • Detail Oriented Self-Starter
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Physical Demands:
  • Ability to function in a rapidly changing environment & handle multiple priorities
  • A flexible work schedule is required
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs

Note: This job description is not all-inclusive. Additional duties may be performed, as assigned. It acts as a guideline and is subject to change over time.

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