Engineer III, QA at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Clinical TrialsIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or science fields
  • 4-5 years in Qualification and Validation in pharma or medical device environment
  • Minimum of 2 years in the pharmaceutical/related regulated industry
  • Experience with process validation in Quality Systems
  • Experience in Risk Assessment
  • Familiarity with or experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TrackWise, and Calibration/PM Systems
  • Detail oriented to detect errors or deficiencies in validation and qualification documentation
  • Utmost integrity and personal responsibility for regulatory compliance
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Detailed understanding of regulatory documentation requirements
  • Knowledge or prior experience with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) for pharmaceutical products
  • Ability to work independently
  • Proficiency in skills (inferred from context, e.g., related tools/systems)

Responsibilities

  • Quality approval for equipment validations (IQ, OQ, PQ)
  • Conduct risk assessments (FMEA)
  • Alarm management (temperature, humidity, differential pressure)
  • Oversight of Maximo work order system (calibration, corrective maintenance)
  • Make decisions based on sound quality/compliance principles and GMP Regulations
  • Apply Good Manufacturing Principles in all areas of responsibility
  • Demonstrate and promote the company vision
  • Review impact analysis of changes to facilities and equipment
  • Review and approve GMP documents to ensure compliance with internal and regulatory standards
  • Advise management of issues identified during qualification activities and recommend actions
  • Drive continuous improvement to the site’s equipment and facilities qualification/validation program
  • Ensure compliance to the site calibration program
  • Supervise the preventative maintenance program
  • Facilitate, participate, and approve Risk Assessments
  • Conduct all activities in a safe and efficient manner
  • Perform other duties as assigned to meet business/compliance needs

Skills

IQ
OQ
PQ
FMEA
alarm management
Maximo
calibration
corrective maintenance
GMP
PPE
risk assessment

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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