Science & Research STEM OPT Jobs in Illinois

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

• Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
• Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc. allowed
• Cold Room/Freezers -22 degrees F/-6 degrees C
• Laboratory Setting, Office
• Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
• Warehouse

Job Description

Engineer I QA

R-01366231

Site based in Rockford, IL

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. And you’ll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

Play an important role in maintaining product quality and strengthening quality systems across the Rockford site. As a Quality Assurance Specialist I, you will manage key quality activities, investigate and resolve quality issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure products, processes, and documentation meet ISO, customer, and internal quality requirements. You will also have opportunities to build your quality expertise while contributing to continuous improvement across the site.

A Day in the Life:

• Support site Quality Assurance activities to help maintain compliance with ISO and internal quality system requirements
• Manage engineering change notices and deviations, and lead quality investigations involving customer complaints, product integrity concerns, and other quality issues through timely and effective resolution
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address quality issues, respond to customer needs, and support business objectives
• Support internal and external audits, ISO certification activities, and continuous improvement efforts
• Support raw material reviews and incoming inspection activities to help ensure continued product quality
• Develop and maintain quality and product documentation, including procedures, Certificates of Analysis templates, customer surveys, specifications, and product information
• Collect and analyze quality data, provide training on quality procedures, and contribute to process and quality system improvements
• Participate on cross-functional teams supporting new products, product changes, validations, and other operational initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline required

Experience

• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing, quality, or other quality-controlled environment preferred
• Experience working with quality systems and documentation preferred
• Knowledge of ISO quality management systems preferred
• Experience working with internal or external customers preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functions
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and contribute effectively as part of a team
• Customer-focused with a continuous improvement mindset and the ability to learn and apply quality system requirements

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Ability to work in an office, manufacturing or laboratory environment, as needed
• May require occasional lifting and extended periods of standing
• Ability to work some overtime, as needed

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!

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.

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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.

Accessibility/Disability Access

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Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Illinois is $48,400.00–$64,500.00. 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 the Thermo Fisher Scientific careers page.