Senior Scientist QA Operations at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Lengnau, Bern, Switzerland

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
PharmaceuticalIndustries

Requirements

  • Pharmacist or scientist with a master’s degree or equivalent experience
  • At least 3-5 years in the pharmaceutical industry, with not less than 1 year in commercial batch release
  • In-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, especially biologic drug substances
  • Proficient in German and English, with strong communication skills
  • Experience with SAP and electronic MES (Manufacturing Execution System) is an asset
  • Availability for on-call services and remote work as needed

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance of the manufacturing processes, batch records, deviations, change controls, and CAPA
  • Review and approve completed batch records within strictly defined timelines
  • Responsible for the technical batch release, ensuring products meet the highest standards
  • Provide active on-the-floor support during critical manufacturing steps
  • Evaluate and sanction operational documents, such as procedures, specifications, and working instructions
  • Assist with continuous improvement initiatives related to quality documents and processes
  • Supervise the preparation and execution of the Annual Product Quality Review (APQR)
  • Adhere to and promote data integrity rules (ALCOA+)
  • Make proposals to improve manufacturing flows, activities, and organization

Skills

CAPA
Batch Records
Deviations
Change Controls
APQR
SAP
MES
ALCOA+
Biologics
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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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