Sr QC Technician

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

ABOUT US:

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a Senior Quality Control Technician, you will have a key role in ensuring the seamless production of biopharmaceutical products in accordance with global quality standards. Your responsibilities will include carrying out qualification/validation protocols, overseeing batch release, and conducting stability testing. Based in our Brisbane offices, this position offers a distinctive chance to join a rapidly growing facility that offers unlimited possibilities for professional development.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Science (Biotechnology / Biochemistry, or a related field) or equivalent experience.
• Specific knowledge of Bio-pharmaceutical processes, Pharmaceutical guidelines and principles of Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Proven record of ability to work as a team member and independently.
• Experience in multitasking, prioritizing, and showing initiative.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:

• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to day-to-day business requirements.
• Collaborating: Demonstrated ability to work with all departments and colleagues of varied backgrounds.
• Continuous Improvement: Demonstrated ability to challenge the status quo to improve outcomes.
• Customer Focus: Demonstrated ability to deliver on promises made to customers. i.e., meet agreed due dates.
• Initiating Action: Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage planned work. Ability to work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.
• Managing Relations: Demonstrates the ability to manage customer demands with respective business requirements and agreed timelines.
• Quality Orientation: Ability to interpret and apply GMP principles, strong attention to detail and accurate completion of test records.

• Participate in activities related to analytical development and QC test strategy. Contribute to the maintaining of TGA and other licenses.
• Sound knowledge of equipment used within the laboratory including ELISA, Endotoxin, UV-VIS, SoloVPE, and qPCR.
• Assess analysis against predefined specifications and effective execution of test records for customer requirements.
• Transfer new analytical techniques and assays into the Biochemistry Laboratory.
• Identify and report non-conformances and Lab Incidents/OOS/UR results.
• Peer review analysis for completeness and correctness.
• Ensure efficiency aligns with EH&S guidelines and Quality Standards.
• Maintain scientific integrity and ensure data integrity culture is maintained.
• Assist with periodic review of QC documentation.
• Perform other legitimate duties as advised by the QC Biochemsitry Team Leader.