Supervsior, QA - Batch Release at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Greenville, North Carolina, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Pharmaceuticals, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required, preferably in a scientific related field
  • 5+ years of experience in a cGMP manufacturing or QA Operations environment with strong knowledge of GMP operations and regulations
  • 2+ years prior experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in pharmaceutical, food, or cosmetic industry
  • 2+ years supervisory/leadership experience required
  • Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered
  • Proficient in cGMPs applicability and decision making
  • Familiarity with SAP, TrackWise, Electronic Document Management System (eDMS), and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) is an advantage
  • Familiarity with concepts, practices, and procedures related to Batch Release activities
  • Ability to manage and lead professional staff to achieve goals and resolve complex technical problems
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Self-starter, mature, independent, and dependable
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure and multi-task
  • High degree of confidentiality and discretion
  • Effective time management and prioritization skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships
  • Highly effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Physical Requirements: Ordinary ambulatory skills and physical coordination sufficient to move about office locations. Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch periodically

Responsibilities

  • Champion Quality Culture: Aid personnel in understanding the application of policies and controls to promote a quality-focused culture
  • Leadership and Empowerment: Lead organizational change, empower staff, and cultivate relationships to build effective teams
  • Engagement and Motivation: Drive engagement and create a motivating climate to support staff in achieving personal career goals while meeting organizational goals
  • Supervision: Supervise staff performing quality and manufacturing audits, record review, final product release functions, complaints, APR, validation, and investigations
  • Quality Assurance: Ensure the quality of methods, processes, materials, and products through coordination and review of operations, staff training, and system/process improvements
  • Technical Expertise: Provide technical expertise for systems and new product introduction
  • Regulatory Compliance: Assure compliance with all applicable regulations by interpreting regulatory requirements and maintaining systems
  • Resource Management: Lead resources by budgeting and ensuring staff availability to meet business needs. Participate in budget planning and cost-saving projects
  • Performance Management: Ensure staff have performance plans with metrics in place, conduct performance reviews twice a year, and identify and handle performance/field issues
  • Training and Development: Provide training and career development opportunities for staff
  • Risk Assessment: Conduct risk assessments and take appropriate actions to ensure adequate controls for product quality, safety, and business risks

Skills

GMP
Quality Assurance
Auditing
Batch Release
Record Review
Regulatory Compliance
Investigations
Validation
Document Management
Staff Supervision
Quality Systems
APR

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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