Senior QC Technician

Work Schedule

Environmental Conditions

Job Description

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.

Location/Division Specific Information:
This position is based in Woolloongabba, Queensland, Australia.

How Will You Make an Impact?:
Increased growth in Thermo Fisher Scientific's Biological business has opened a position within our QC Team. Join us in Brisbane and contribute to our world-class projects, where your work will make a significant impact.

A Day in the Life:

• Follow Regulatory requirements, Corporate Quality Standards, local Standard Operating Procedures and Policies.
• Support in the practical application of the Quality System, Change Control, Deviations, CAPA, OOS and OOT, Document Management, related to the Quality Control Department.
• Perform QC Document scanning and archiving.
• Update SOPs, work instructions, test records as the need arises.
• Accurate and timely use of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), throughout the entire sample lifecycle: from receipt until consumption /shipment /disposal.
• Perform sample receipt and aseptic aliquoting of bulk samples (typically from the Operations department).
• Participate in QC laboratory housekeeping, as prompted by site rosters.
• Coordinate with the internal Supply Chain department, to ensure the regular replenishment of QC consumables.
• Perform routine and non-routine sampling of the WFI & UPW systems.
• Perform Chemical Waste storage and /or disposal, as per site procedures.
• Perform any other legitimate duties, as directed by the QC Team Leader (or delegate).

Education:

• Degree in Science (Biotechnology or similar), or equivalent experience

Education: (EMEA)
High School Diploma, Secondary Education, Advanced Certificate, or equivalent. (***If a Degree or specific Apprenticeship or Technical Certification is required please modify the first sentence and add the specifics here***)

Experience:

• An understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) is favourable
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to daily business requirements.
• Teamwork: You will have the ability and proficiency to work with all departments and colleagues of varied backgrounds.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive PPI
• Quality Orientation: Ability to interpret and apply cGMP principles, strong attention to detail, and accurate completion of test records. Strives for right first time in every task undertaken.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment
This position will be both office and laboratory based. When working in the laboratory, PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) will be required. This will include: safety glasses, gloves, lab coat, enclosed shoes, etc.

What We Offer:

Join our team and take advantage of these great benefits! Apply now to learn more about the full range of benefits we offer.

• Prioritize your Health & Wellbeing: Join a company that offers comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and an Employee Assistance Program for confidential support on personal and work-related matters.
• Flexibility: Balance your work and personal life with flexible arrangements.
• Extra Leave: Benefit from generous leave policies, including the option to purchase additional leave, paid birthday leave, and company paid parental leave.
• Charitable Giving & Volunteering: Make an impact with paid volunteer time to support non-profit organizations that matter to you.
• Learning & Development: Advance your career with access to online courses via Thermo Fisher Scientific University Plus and LinkedIn learning, workshops, and mentorship programs for continuous learning and skill development.

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