Engineer II, QA at Thermo Fisher Scientific

St Louis, Missouri, United States

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, PharmaceuticalsIndustries

Requirements

  • Substantial prior experience working within a Quality, Process Engineering, or Manufacturing organization in a highly regulated industry
  • Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
  • Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
  • Compliance with Cleanroom requirements: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc
  • Ability to work in Cold Room/Freezers (-22°F/-6°C), loud noises (equipment/machinery), office, strong odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products)
  • Tolerance for some degree of PPE (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
  • Understanding of contamination/cross-contamination and aseptic practices
  • Ability to perform daily GEMBAs of manufacturing areas and continuously assess fit and finish of the facility
  • Ability to perform compliance inspections within manufacturing areas
  • Ability to obtain buy-in and cooperation to resolve issues

Responsibilities

  • Spend the majority of work hours in manufacturing areas supporting active processing and working closely with Manufacturing and Process Engineering to oversee activities from a quality perspective and provide QA-related input
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, optimize, and improve processes to enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality
  • Conduct thorough audits and inspections to ensure sustained compliance with industry standards and regulations in preparation for internal quality audits, client audits, and regulatory inspections
  • Observe aseptic practices and provide immediate coaching to site colleagues to prevent contamination and cross-contamination
  • Participate in client and regulatory audits as a SME on the Fit and Finish, Changeover, and Change Control procedures and practices
  • Observe critical process steps assuring adherence to guiding procedures, batch records, and established aseptic practices and be available to manufacturing and PE for support in real time
  • GEMBA all active areas daily as well as other areas within the core as scheduled, and provide immediate feedback to colleagues and area management to ensure compliance with cGMP’s, site procedures, and regulatory requirements
  • Perform QA approval of suite and equipment changeover between client processes
  • Perform autoclave logbook review and facilitate corrections
  • Perform Fit and Finish inspections per the risk assessment and guiding procedures
  • Perform monthly aseptic observations of critical activities performed in Biosafety Cabinets
  • Attend and actively participate in MFG huddles
  • Lead/attend and actively participate in QA OTF Tier 1 huddles
  • Act as Quality Management Representative for the company as needed
  • Take actions to develop one’s own knowledge and skills
  • Perform all training requirements in a timely manner
  • Provide training, coaching, and mentorship to new and/or less experienced team members on quality standards and effective strategies
  • Qualify new team members to perform tasks that require QSME training
  • Write and review deviations in Trackwise as required
  • Author, revise, and review procedures in eDMS as required
  • Write and implement CAPA’s as needed
  • Conduct/participate in investigation interviews/RAPIDs as required

Skills

Quality Assurance
GMP
Process Engineering
Manufacturing
Aseptic Practices
Gemba
Compliance Inspections
Deviation Management
Cross-contamination Control
PPE

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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