Engineer/Scientist I, QC

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

EDUCATION:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree within biological and/or chemistry science

EXPERIENCE:

• Significant experience in a biotechnology or similar manufacturing environment preferred
• Extensive analytical experience is required and can demonstrate an excellent working knowledge of scientific principles.
• Good aseptic techniques required
• Strong interpersonal skills and a dedication to excellence
• Ability to troubleshoot lab based queries and prioritise workload
• Able to work independently as well as work within a diverse team
• Familiar with MS Office products
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Perform raw material and finished good release testing according to standard operating procedures in a timely and efficient manner.

Key tasks for this role include:

• Ability to manage lab schedule and direct staff to required tasks for completion and verify output.
• Raw material Sampling and Testing
• Water sampling and testing
• Performs troubleshooting and equipment maintenance to resolve complex issues on UHPLC and ICPMS systems
• Provides guidance, mentoring and support to new team members
• May attend customer calls and provide technical guidance.
• Reconstitution of powder media and full specification testing.
• Calibration and Maintenance of equipment
• Review and approve new products creation and changes to product specifications.
• Take the lead on initiating and implementing validation processes, technical investigations and improvement initiatives.
• May be required to perform other related duties as required and or assigned.
• Maintain detailed and complete product test records per in-house testing procedures and in accordance with ISO 13485 standards.
• Support and maintain Company’s Safety, Environmental and Waste Management programme.
• Participate in personal development opportunities to further improve skills and knowledge to the relevant position.