Quality Control Technician Jobs at Thermo Fisher Scientific with Visa Sponsorship
Quality Control Technician roles at Thermo Fisher Scientific sit at the intersection of laboratory science and regulatory compliance, supporting manufacturing and research operations across life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology. Thermo Fisher has a consistent track record of sponsoring international workers in technical and scientific functions at this level.
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First Shift (Days)
Environmental Conditions
- Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
- Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
- Cold Room/Freezers -22 degrees F/-6 degrees C
- 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
- Will work with hazardous/toxic materials
Job Description
1st Shift: Mon - Fri 6:30am - 3:15pm
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: You will be working in our state-of-the-art manufacturing warehouse, supporting the production and distribution of critical scientific equipment and supplies.
How Will You Make an Impact?: As a Packaging / Labeling Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient flow of materials throughout our manufacturing process, contributing directly to the timely production and delivery of our products.
Essential Functions:
- Collaborate with FCS team to label and assemble clinical supplies accurately, ensuring precise label placement and documentation.
- Accurately count out and prepare packaging supplies to ensure accurate accountabilities prior to and at the completion of a job order. Assist Quality Assurance personnel, Production Supervisors, and Line Leaders in staging and reconciliation of components as required.
- Perform manual and automated filling and bottling of pharmaceutical products independently and approve in-process products at other stations.
- Review batch paperwork and follow supervisor instructions to understand and perform the necessary packaging procedures required for assembly of each study.
- Start, stop, and operate packaging machinery that fills, wraps, labels, or packs pharmaceutical products.
REQUIREMENTS
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience: Minimum of 1 year of work experience in manufacturing, warehouse, or packaging.
Preferred: Experience with packaging machinery
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Proficiency in using warehouse management systems and inventory tracking software
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team
Physical Requirements / Work Environment:
- Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 lbs regularly
- Picking order in fluctuating temperatures
- Capable of standing, walking, and operating material handling equipment for extended periods
- Work environment may include exposure to moderate noise levels and temperature variations
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
Work Schedule
First Shift (Days)
Environmental Conditions
- Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
- Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
- Cold Room/Freezers -22 degrees F/-6 degrees C
- 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
- Will work with hazardous/toxic materials
Job Description
1st Shift: Mon - Fri 6:30am - 3:15pm
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: You will be working in our state-of-the-art manufacturing warehouse, supporting the production and distribution of critical scientific equipment and supplies.
How Will You Make an Impact?: As a Packaging / Labeling Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient flow of materials throughout our manufacturing process, contributing directly to the timely production and delivery of our products.
Essential Functions:
- Collaborate with FCS team to label and assemble clinical supplies accurately, ensuring precise label placement and documentation.
- Accurately count out and prepare packaging supplies to ensure accurate accountabilities prior to and at the completion of a job order. Assist Quality Assurance personnel, Production Supervisors, and Line Leaders in staging and reconciliation of components as required.
- Perform manual and automated filling and bottling of pharmaceutical products independently and approve in-process products at other stations.
- Review batch paperwork and follow supervisor instructions to understand and perform the necessary packaging procedures required for assembly of each study.
- Start, stop, and operate packaging machinery that fills, wraps, labels, or packs pharmaceutical products.
REQUIREMENTS
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience: Minimum of 1 year of work experience in manufacturing, warehouse, or packaging.
Preferred: Experience with packaging machinery
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Proficiency in using warehouse management systems and inventory tracking software
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team
Physical Requirements / Work Environment:
- Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 lbs regularly
- Picking order in fluctuating temperatures
- Capable of standing, walking, and operating material handling equipment for extended periods
- Work environment may include exposure to moderate noise levels and temperature variations
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
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Align your credentials to USCIS specialty occupation standards
Quality Control Technician roles can face scrutiny during H-1B adjudication if the degree requirement is framed too broadly. Make sure your transcripts show coursework in chemistry, biology, or a directly related scientific discipline that maps to the specific QC function.
Target Thermo Fisher sites with active manufacturing operations
Thermo Fisher's QC hiring is concentrated at production and biologics manufacturing facilities, not just R&D campuses. Roles at sites tied to pharmaceutical or diagnostic manufacturing tend to require more structured compliance work, which strengthens the specialty occupation argument for visa purposes.
Use OPT strategically before your H-1B window opens
If you're on F-1, starting in a QC role under OPT gives Thermo Fisher time to assess your fit before committing to an H-1B petition. STEM OPT extends your authorization to 36 months total, providing a longer runway ahead of the April H-1B registration period.
Confirm the role's LCA wage level before accepting an offer
DOL requires employers to pay the prevailing wage for the work location and job classification. For QC Technician roles, wage levels vary significantly by site geography. Verify that the offered salary meets at least the Level I or Level II prevailing wage before signing.
Search Thermo Fisher QC openings through Migrate Mate
QC Technician postings at Thermo Fisher are spread across dozens of facilities and rotate frequently. Use Migrate Mate to filter for open positions that match your visa type and science background, so you're applying to roles where sponsorship is actively supported.
Prepare documentation that links your QC experience to regulated environments
Thermo Fisher operates under FDA, ISO, and GMP frameworks. When your resume and reference letters explicitly reference experience in regulated laboratory settings, like GMP manufacturing or ISO-accredited testing, it strengthens both the hiring case and the underlying visa petition.
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Find Quality Control Technician at Thermo Fisher Scientific JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Thermo Fisher Scientific sponsor H-1B visas for Quality Control Technicians?
Yes, Thermo Fisher Scientific sponsors H-1B visas for Quality Control Technicians, particularly at facilities tied to pharmaceutical manufacturing, biologics production, and diagnostics. The role needs to qualify as a specialty occupation under USCIS standards, which means demonstrating that a specific scientific degree is normally required for the position, not just preferred.
How do I apply for Quality Control Technician jobs at Thermo Fisher Scientific?
You can apply directly through Thermo Fisher's careers portal or browse open QC Technician positions filtered by visa sponsorship eligibility on Migrate Mate. When applying, tailor your resume to highlight regulated laboratory experience, familiarity with GMP or ISO standards, and any instrumentation skills relevant to the specific site's testing scope.
Which visa types are commonly used for Quality Control Technician roles at Thermo Fisher Scientific?
The most common pathways are H-1B for degree-holding applicants, F-1 OPT and STEM OPT for recent graduates, and TN for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying scientific categories. For longer-term permanent residence, Thermo Fisher has supported EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship for QC professionals in manufacturing-aligned roles.
What qualifications does Thermo Fisher Scientific expect for Quality Control Technician positions?
Most QC Technician roles at Thermo Fisher require at minimum a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or a related life science field. Practical experience with analytical instrumentation, such as HPLC, UV-Vis spectroscopy, or microbial testing, is commonly expected, along with familiarity with GMP documentation practices and regulated testing environments.
How long does the visa sponsorship process typically take for a Quality Control Technician at Thermo Fisher Scientific?
If you're starting on F-1 OPT, the timeline from hiring to H-1B approval spans roughly 12 to 18 months when accounting for the April registration window and an October 1 start date. USCIS premium processing can reduce the adjudication period to around 15 business days once the petition is filed, which matters if your OPT authorization is expiring.
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