Senior CQV Technician at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Seneffe, Wallonia, Belgium

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Pharmaceutical, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Technical Bachelor’s degree (Electromechanics, Automation, Instrumentation, Biotechnology, or Metrology) or equivalent experience
  • 3–5 years of validated experience in a GMP-regulated environment (pharma, biotech, or similar), ideally in CQV and/or Metrology
  • Strong technical understanding of production and laboratory equipment (bioreactors, balances, incubators, freezers, etc.)
  • Strong technical understanding of instrumentation (pressure, temperature, humidity, flow, CO₂, etc.)
  • Proficient in SAP PM / CMMS, MS Office, and Environmental Monitoring Systems (FMS)
  • Knowledge of qualification and calibration documentation in a GMP framework (protocols, reports, certificates)
  • Analytical approach, problem-solving ability, autonomy, and attention to detail
  • Good communication skills in English (French is an asset)
  • Electrical authorization (BA4/BA5) preferred

Responsibilities

  • Perform and document equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and requalification activities according to internal procedures and GMP standards
  • Support the introduction of new equipment: preparation, execution, and follow-up of qualification and calibration activities
  • Plan and complete calibration activities to guarantee full metrological traceability of instruments used in production and QC
  • Review and approve calibration certificates from service providers and ensure timely data entry in SAP / CMMS
  • Diagnose technical deviations, analyze root causes, and define corrective/preventive actions
  • Contribute to continuous improvement projects: process optimization, documentation simplification, standardization, and automation
  • Participate in equipment FAT/SAT, change controls, and deviation investigations
  • Ensure compliance with GMP and safety statutes in all daily activities
  • Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, QA, QC, and Engineering to ensure timely project execution
  • Maintain a high level of technical expertise and support internal training when required

Skills

IQ/OQ/PQ
GMP
Calibration
Metrology
SAP
CMMS
Root Cause Analysis
FAT/SAT
Change Control
Deviation Investigation
Electromechanics
Automation
Instrumentation

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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