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Quality Control Scientist jobs are open across pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, food and beverage, and medical devices, with specializations in analytical chemistry, microbiology, and regulatory compliance, from entry-level associate to senior scientist and QC manager. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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First Shift (Days)Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory SettingJob Description
Sr. Scientist – Quality Control
Shift: Full-Time; Monday – Friday; 8am-5pm EST
ONSITE:
This is a fully onsite role based at our customer’s site in (Boston, MA). We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this position, and any relocation costs will be the responsibility of the candidate.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.
Thermo Fisher's clinical research business is a leading global contract research organization and world leader in serving science. We are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our mission – to enable our customers to make the world healthier, safer, and cleaner.
Our Laboratories Functional Service Partnership (FSP) team plays a direct role in advancing drug development by creating sustained groups of talent within our customers’ organizations to provide long-term support. Through this collaborative approach, our professionals bring their commitment to excellence, industry knowledge, and operational strength directly into customer environments, helping to enhance capabilities and advance the delivery of life-changing therapies.
Key responsibilities:
- Perform in-process, release, and stability testing and/or review independently following established methodology, procedures and SOPs
- Maintain accurate testing records and adhere to cGMP/GDP expectations
- May participate in executing method validations and/or method transfers
- Assist in troubleshooting of analytical methods with the assistance of manager when necessary
- May participates in author and review of data, SOPs, analytical methods, protocols and reports
- May participate in compliance related teams working towards the goal of continuous improvement.
- Report OOT/OOS results and other deviations to area management.
- Perform other laboratory duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Material Science, Immunology, Biology, Molecular Biology or similar
- Sr. Scientist: Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 4+ years’)
- OR Masters degree and previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years’)
- OR PhD
In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Understands cGMP concepts and general practices - MUST HAVE
- Knowledge of various complex laboratory equipment including HPLC, GC, KF, dissolution, TOC, UV, IR, pH meter, and balance
- Knowledge and experience in chromatography, dissolution, and Karl Fisher
- Strong attention to detail
- Demonstrate good communication skills both oral and written.
- A minimum of a Bachelor Degree in science or related discipline is required.
- Typically requires 4 years of experience in GMP pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industry
Working Environment:
Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:
Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds
Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with
proficiency.
May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
Benefits
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $95,000.00–$100,100.00.This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
Work Schedule
First Shift (Days)Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory SettingJob Description
Sr. Scientist – Quality Control
Shift: Full-Time; Monday – Friday; 8am-5pm EST
ONSITE:
This is a fully onsite role based at our customer’s site in (Boston, MA). We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this position, and any relocation costs will be the responsibility of the candidate.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.
Thermo Fisher's clinical research business is a leading global contract research organization and world leader in serving science. We are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our mission – to enable our customers to make the world healthier, safer, and cleaner.
Our Laboratories Functional Service Partnership (FSP) team plays a direct role in advancing drug development by creating sustained groups of talent within our customers’ organizations to provide long-term support. Through this collaborative approach, our professionals bring their commitment to excellence, industry knowledge, and operational strength directly into customer environments, helping to enhance capabilities and advance the delivery of life-changing therapies.
Key responsibilities:
- Perform in-process, release, and stability testing and/or review independently following established methodology, procedures and SOPs
- Maintain accurate testing records and adhere to cGMP/GDP expectations
- May participate in executing method validations and/or method transfers
- Assist in troubleshooting of analytical methods with the assistance of manager when necessary
- May participates in author and review of data, SOPs, analytical methods, protocols and reports
- May participate in compliance related teams working towards the goal of continuous improvement.
- Report OOT/OOS results and other deviations to area management.
- Perform other laboratory duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Material Science, Immunology, Biology, Molecular Biology or similar
- Sr. Scientist: Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 4+ years’)
- OR Masters degree and previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years’)
- OR PhD
In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Understands cGMP concepts and general practices - MUST HAVE
- Knowledge of various complex laboratory equipment including HPLC, GC, KF, dissolution, TOC, UV, IR, pH meter, and balance
- Knowledge and experience in chromatography, dissolution, and Karl Fisher
- Strong attention to detail
- Demonstrate good communication skills both oral and written.
- A minimum of a Bachelor Degree in science or related discipline is required.
- Typically requires 4 years of experience in GMP pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industry
Working Environment:
Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:
Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds
Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with
proficiency.
May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
Benefits
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $95,000.00–$100,100.00.This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Science & Research
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality control scientist jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or a related science
- Hands-on experience with HPLC, GC, or other analytical instrumentation in a regulated lab setting
- Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and FDA or USP regulatory standards
- Experience writing or reviewing SOPs, batch records, test methods, and deviation reports
- Proficiency with laboratory information management systems such as LIMS or similar software
- Familiarity with out-of-specification investigation procedures and CAPA documentation processes
Tips for Your Quality Control Scientist Job Search
Tailor your resume to GMP environments
Quality control scientist roles in pharma and biotech almost always require Good Manufacturing Practice experience. Call out your GMP training explicitly, name the specific lab techniques you've performed under GMP conditions, and list any FDA-regulated environments you've worked in.
List instrument proficiencies by name
Hiring managers scan for HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, Karl Fischer, and ICP-MS, not vague references to analytical instrumentation. Name every instrument you've operated, include the method types you ran, and note any instrument qualification or validation work you contributed to.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists quality control scientist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Match your application to the product type
A QC scientist role at a small-molecule pharma company differs from one at a biologics or food manufacturer. Read the job description for product-specific language, then rewrite your summary to reflect that product category and any relevant regulatory frameworks like USP, ICH, or FDA 21 CFR.
Prepare for a technical phone screen first
Most quality control scientist interviews open with a recruiter or hiring manager asking you to walk through a specific method transfer, OOS investigation, or deviation you handled. Have one clear, structured example ready that covers what happened, what you did, and what the outcome was.
Negotiate start date around any notice period
Lab-based QC roles often need you available for immediate method training or instrument certification before your official start. When you receive an offer, ask whether there's flexibility on the start date if your current employer requires a standard notice period, so both sides can plan.
Quality Control Scientist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most quality control scientists?
The most active employers for quality control scientists right now are Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Amneal Pharmaceuticals, and Astellas, and the most openings are in California, Wisconsin, and Connecticut, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Pharmaceutical manufacturers, contract development and manufacturing organizations, and large food and beverage producers consistently post the highest volume of quality control scientist openings nationwide.
How many quality control scientist jobs are remote?
About 14% of quality control scientist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most lab-based QC work. Roles with the highest remote share tend to be in regulatory affairs support, QC documentation review, and method development consulting rather than direct analytical testing positions.
How do you become a quality control scientist?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or a closely related field, since most entry-level QC scientist roles require at minimum an undergraduate science degree. Build hands-on analytical lab skills through coursework, internships, or technician roles. Learn GMP fundamentals and familiarize yourself with FDA and USP standards. From there, entry-level associate QC scientist positions are a common first step, with progression to full scientist roles as you accumulate method validation and regulatory documentation experience.
Can you get a quality control scientist job with little or no experience?
Yes, entry-level quality control scientist roles exist specifically for candidates with limited professional experience, particularly in pharmaceuticals and food manufacturing. Employers often look for strong academic lab work, any internship or co-op experience in a regulated environment, and demonstrated familiarity with analytical techniques like HPLC or titration. Certifications in GMP fundamentals can help you stand out if your direct lab experience is thin.
What does the quality control scientist interview process look like?
Most quality control scientist interviews follow a multi-stage process starting with a recruiter phone screen to confirm technical background and availability. A hiring manager then conducts a technical interview covering analytical methods, OOS investigation experience, and GMP knowledge. Many employers add a practical lab assessment or ask you to walk through a past deviation or CAPA. Final rounds typically involve a panel with QC leadership and cross-functional colleagues from manufacturing or regulatory affairs.
Where can I find and apply to quality control scientist jobs?
You can find and apply to quality control scientist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your background, whether that is pharmaceutical QC, food science, or analytical chemistry, and apply directly to each listing that fits your experience and location preferences.
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