QC Chemist II (12-hour shifts, GMP)

About the role

Thermo Fisher Scientific is hiring a QC Chemist (Engineer/Scientist II, QC) for its Quality Control team. The role ensures that QC operations meet cGMP and regulatory compliance and data integrity principles, and covers method transfer, verification and validation, as well as project work supporting the manufacture and release of pharmaceutical raw materials, intermediates and products. It is a 12-hour shift, Monday to Friday, in a laboratory setting with some PPE and work with hazardous materials.

Key responsibilities

• Perform transfer, verification and validation of laboratory procedures and methods
• Prepare technical documentation such as protocols, analytical write-ups, SOPs, specifications and reports
• Analyse incoming goods, intermediates and finished products under cGMP conditions for QC release or stability studies
• Review analytical and laboratory data for accuracy, completeness and compliance with documented procedures
• Write up laboratory investigations, deviations and close them on time according to Quality Management procedures
• Manage QC chemical, reference standard and consumable stock levels
• Communicate with colleagues on site and internationally and take part in problem solving
• Contribute to practical process improvement and continuous improvement initiatives, and support a quality culture
• Apply cGMP in their area of work and carry out ad-hoc tasks as required

Required profile

• Degree in Chemistry or a strongly related scientific discipline
• At least 3 years of relevant industrial experience
• Ability to apply GMP regulations and other international guidelines
• Ability to work independently and meet critical timelines
• Effective communication internally and externally, and excellent attention to detail