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Quality Specialist
Burlington, Canada
R-01369274
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.
This role is based at our Burlington site, supporting our Lab Automation group. The facility is ISO 9001 certified. Our team designs, manufactures, and installs robotic solutions globally, accelerating drug discovery, research, and clinical testing for major pharmaceutical and biotechnology customers. Learn more about Laboratory Automation on our website https://www.thermofisher.com/ca/en/home/life-science/lab-equipment/lab-automation.html
Join Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Quality Specialist II and you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our products meet the highest quality standards. You will also collaborate with our internal team and vendors to drive continuous improvements across our products and processes. This includes analyzing non-conformance data to identify systemic issues and participating in corrective action initiatives.
What you will contribute:
- Perform Visual and Dimensional Inspection on the finished product, and ensure all nonconforming product(s) are identified and segregated appropriately
- Responsible for recording and documenting all inspection results
- Responsible for verifying samples and monitoring quality of components/ products manufactured by vendors
- Initiate NCR's for noncompliant products and Processes and actively participate in the follow-up and resolution
- Assist in writing and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Assist in Process audits, Vendor Qualification and Vendor audits
- Perform other duties as assigned
Education/Experience:
- HS Diploma plus 10+ experience preferred in quality inspections in manufacturing environment, metrology lab, GD&T and/or CMM,
- Some college preferred
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Self-driven, demonstrated ownership and responsibility
- Able to work well within a team setting as well as independently
- Ability to organize and prioritize work tasks to meet deadlines and make independent decisions when necessary
- Ability to read and interpret Engineering drawings
- Ability to operate CMM and other basic measurement equipment/ instruments
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements.
- Strong communication skills are a key requirement (verbal/ written)
- Proficient in MS Office application suites
- Up to 10% local travel may be required
- Must be able to work various shifts to support manufacturing operations
- Physical requirements include standing/walking for extended periods and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs
Compensation
The estimated annualized pay range for this position in Ontario is $62,100.00–$90,000.00.Aplyr's read
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a powerhouse in biotechnology, attracting professionals passionate about advancing scientific research and innovation across diverse roles and regions.
What's promising
- •Thermo Fisher is a leader in the biotech industry, offering stability and growth potential.
- •The company invests heavily in R&D, fostering innovation and cutting-edge solutions.
- •Global presence provides diverse career opportunities across multiple regions and disciplines.
What to watch
- •High pressure and fast-paced environment may not suit everyone.
- •Complex organizational structure can lead to communication challenges.
- •Frequent acquisitions may result in uncertainty and change for employees.
Why Thermo Fisher
- •Thermo Fisher's broad product portfolio spans laboratory equipment to clinical diagnostics.
- •The company plays a crucial role in global scientific advancements and healthcare solutions.
- •Strong focus on sustainability and corporate responsibility sets it apart in the industry.
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About Thermo Fisher
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, providing a range of products and services to help researchers and scientists in laboratories and clinical settings.
