Engineer I QA at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, Life SciencesIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelors/Master’s degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Engineering or related subject area preferable
  • Minimum of five years' QA/QC experience in a relevant environment
  • Working knowledge of Regulatory and Quality System requirements (ISO13485/FDA CFR)
  • Fully competent in all areas of Finished Goods release process
  • Knowledge of computer applications and current software (Word/Excel) essential
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-functional team environment and harmonise with all levels in the company
  • Ability to collaborate with internal and external development team members
  • Self-starter who can take general concepts and direction and produce desirable results
  • Ability to function effectively and efficiently in a global, multi-site organization
  • Appropriate PPE must be worn and used in accordance with instructions

Responsibilities

  • Review and verify all documentation related to finished good products
  • Independently resolve inconsistencies or problems with quality or compliance issues
  • Support daily activities of Core QA department as required
  • Utilise problem-solving skills related to quality issues ensuring timely resolution for minimal impact
  • Prepare new documentation and edit/delete revised Standard Operating Procedures, Work instructions, Forms, etc
  • Continually monitor Finished Good Holds and Fails and independently decide disposition
  • Utilise Trackwise system for non-conformances, deviations, CAPA
  • Provide training and support to other QA staff and departments within operations
  • Participate in customer audits, attend technical visits, and support/engage in customer calls
  • Embrace site PPI initiatives and ensure all team members embrace this methodology
  • Perform independently without continual direction and exercise considerable latitude in determining technical objectives and solutions to complex problems
  • Identify and implement opportunities for improvement across the operational function
  • Participate in personal development to enhance skills and knowledge relevant to the position
  • Deputy in Team Supervisor’s absence
  • Perform other related duties as the need arises and/or assigned

Skills

ISO13485
FDA CFR
Trackwise
CAPA
Deviations
Non-conformances
SOP
Work Instructions
Quality Assurance
Audits
Problem Solving

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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