Lead QC Technician

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you ready to take the next step in your career within Quality Control? We have an exciting opening for a QC Analyst in Swindon. Working within the QC team, there is a real opportunity to make a difference. With plenty of support for training, coaching and development, this could be an ideal role for an analyst who wants to build upon their skills and work within a positive and dynamic team!

POSITION SUMMARY:

This role is responsible for the performing routine laboratory procedures, transfer/verification/validation of methodology, and project work within the department to support manufacture and release of pharmaceutical products.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Chemistry or strongly related scientific subject.
• Experience of instrumental and traditional analytical techniques.
• Ability to work to critical timelines with the ability to travel overseas travel.
• A strong ability to build positive working relationships with both internal and external business customers and clients.
• Highly motivated and detail oriented individual with excellent communication, computer and organisational skills.
  Our 130,000 global colleagues deliver an unrivalled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD! For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com

• Perform quality control analytical testing of incoming goods, intermediates and/or finished products under cGMP conditions for QC release or as part of stability studies.
• Conduct technical transfer/method development/method validation.
• Prepare technical documentation including but not limited to analytical write-ups, standard operating procedures, specifications, investigations and reports.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance and performance calibrations on equipment.
• Provide technical troubleshooting and problem solving related to analytical equipment, analytical methods or unexpected results
• Maintain own training records and support and train other team members as the need arises.
• Communicate with others on site and internationally, and to participate with them in problem solving activities.
• Ensure cGMP is applied and followed in all areas of the business.
• Work with HSE, cGMP and 5S in mind at all times including participation in continuous improvement activities looking for further opportunities to progress the team/department.
• Carry out any other tasks which may be required from time to time.

EH&S:

• Understand emergency procedures and align with safe systems of work.
• Ensure compliance with environment, health and safety and security policies and procedures, rules, signage and instructions.
• Ensure timely reporting and investigation of all accidents, near misses and breaches of rules