QC Analyst

Work Schedule
Other

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

Business Job Title: Lead QC Technician

Position Location: Swindon

Job Description:

When you're part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do exciting work in a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

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.

• 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 as required
• 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 required.
• Communicate effectively 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.

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

• Degree in Chemistry or strongly related scientific discipline .
• Experience of instrumental and traditional analytical techniques.
• Ability to work to critical timelines with the ability to commit to overseas travel as part of a project team.
• 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.