Lead R&D Metrology Technician

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Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team youll 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 worlds toughest challenges like protecting the environment making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION:

Join our collaborative team at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Lead R&D Metrology Technician (Plastics Consumables). In this role youll partner with engineers and scientists to develop execute and continuously improve functional performance and failure-focused measurement methods for lab plasticware and consumables (e.g. tubes vials plates bottles carboys and related lab plastics).

Youll help ensure products are fit-for-purpose in real lab and shipping conditions by designing test approaches that evaluate performance robustness degradation and failure modes (e.g. leak performance thread/closure integrity fit testing stress cracking chemical compatibility temperature/pressure exposure packaging integrity and other related functional requirements). This is not an equipment maintenance role; youll use metrology and test systems to generate reliable traceable decision-ready data supported by disciplined documentation and strong cross-functional communication.

LOCATION: On-site in Rochester NY. Relocation assistance is NOT provided.

• 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.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 4 years hands-on experience supporting product development sustaining reliability or failure investigations for plastics consumables or similar polymer-based products (e.g. molded components packaging fluid containers closures)
• Preferred Fields of Study: Mechanical Engineering Materials/Polymer Science Chemistry Engineering Technology Manufacturing Engineering or related technical field
• Training/certifications in metrology quality or laboratory calibration practices preferred (e.g. NCSL ASQ or equivalent formal training)
• Experience developing and running functional / failure-focused test methods knowledge of the industry and best practices (experience with one or more is preferred):
  • Leak / seal / closure performance pressure or vacuum integrity thread engagement/torque behavior
  • Fit/function testing across mating components and tolerance stack-ups
  • Stress creep fatigue drop/impact or crack initiation (incl. chemical stress cracking)
  • Chemical compatibility/resistance and exposure testing (solvents buffers disinfectants lab reagents)
  • Temperature / environmental conditioning and performance verification after exposure
  • Packaging integrity and distribution/shipping simulation support; sterility-related functional requirements (as applicable)
• Working knowledge of common lab plasticware product types and use environments (e.g. tubes/vials plates bottles/carboys filtration-related disposables cell culture plastics)
• Experience applying disciplined measurement practices: metrological traceability calibration status control measurement system analysis (MSA) and fit-for-purpose reporting (ISO/IEC 17025 concepts / accreditation-aligned practices a plus)
• Experience with ERP systems and controlled technical documentation (procedures test methods reports traceability records)
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings specifications and product requirements; translate them into practical test methods and acceptance criteria
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite
• Experience mentoring and training technical team members
• Excellent organizational skills; able to manage multiple priorities with a systematic detail-oriented approach
• Ability to lift up to 45 lbs and work safely in a laboratory environment (including chemical handling expectations per site practices)
• Strong communication skills in both technical and non-technical contexts; strong technical writing skills
• Proficiency in English required; additional languages beneficial
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team

We offer competitive remuneration annual incentive plan bonus scheme healthcare company 401k 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.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform critical job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

Compensation and Benefits

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

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