Quality Assurance Associate at Thermo Fisher Scientific

East Grinstead, England, United Kingdom

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Degree in microbiology or a related field
  • Confirmed experience in a QMS role, preferably within MDR/IVDR
  • High attention to detail
  • Ability to communicate openly
  • Flexibility in meeting targets
  • Proficiency in the use of the MS Office suite
  • Ability to maintain accurate records with attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and in a group setting with little direction or direct supervision
  • Experience in audit involvement
  • Priority oriented to ensure deadlines are met
  • Experience with writing concise/accurate reports

Responsibilities

  • Ensure general day-to-day activities such as approval of manufacturing documentation including technical reports, review/approval of non-conformances, deviations, reviewer/approver for SOP’s, briefs, software, specifications and forms
  • Ensure compliance and assist in audits (pre-audit and post-audit follow-up) to external (regulatory) requirements, including Quality Management Systems (ISO 13485:2016, MDSAP) and the In Vitro Diagnostics Regulations
  • Ensure corrective actions are implemented for issues arising from audits
  • Responsible for reviewing and approving SOPs in line with change process
  • Co-ordinate investigation of customer complaints and general quality advice to the business
  • Undertake QA responsibilities regarding supplier control, review and performance
  • Act as coordinator and/or QA Representative on Corrective Action investigations
  • Perform internal audits to ensure compliance to external regulatory requirements
  • Assist in metric data for the Quality department
  • Assist in training for Quality functions and relevant documentation in up-to-date

Skills

Quality Assurance
GMP
ISO 13485:2016
Document Control
Batch Release
Non-conformances
Deviations
SOP Review
Audits
MDSAP
In Vitro Diagnostics

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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