QA Associate I - 2nd Shift at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Pharmaceutical, Life SciencesIndustries

Requirements

  • College/Technical Diploma in Science (Bachelor of Science Degree preferred)
  • Minimum 1 year experience in the pharmaceutical/food/cosmetic industry in a QA function
  • Familiarity with SAP (helpful)
  • Ability to work independently and in teams
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
  • Proficiency in English
  • Equivalent combinations of education, training, and meaningful experience may be considered
  • Ability to perform alternating or rotating shift work (e.g., Sunday - Thursday, 3:30pm - 11:30pm)
  • Light physical effort (walking, sitting, standing for limited periods; occasional equipment operation; lifts light items)

Responsibilities

  • Complete all product release documentation to align with Patheon SOPs, client requirements, and GMPs
  • Collaborate on special projects to ensure flawless execution of new product launches and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Evaluate processed and packaged batch records and E-Data per procedures and specifications
  • Collaborate with clients, ensuring compliance with procedures and documentation
  • Complete release of products and update SAP for further packaging
  • Engage in RAPIDS and examine production logbooks
  • Provide post-release documentation support to clients and initiate deviations in Global TrackWise
  • Maintain a safe working environment and report hazards
  • Follow all Environmental Health & Safety Policies and Procedures
  • Work collaboratively, modeling positive team principles
  • Perform responsibilities in accordance with SOPs and GMP
  • Maintain a clean and orderly workspace
  • Actively participate in departmental systems
  • Be client and patient conscious at all times
  • Understand Key Performance Indicators and participate in issue resolution
  • Model positive thinking and be open to change
  • Identify areas for improvement in procedures
  • Communicate risks to timelines proactively
  • Seek to boost expertise and understanding

Skills

GMP
SAP
Batch Records
QA Documentation
TrackWise
RAPIDS
Deviation Management

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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