QA Officer

Job Description

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. And you’ll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With revenues of more than $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.

Location/Division Specific Information

This role is based at our Loughborough, UK site, supporting our Laboratory Chemicals Division. These sites maintain ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) certifications, manufacturing reagents and chemicals

Discover Impactful Work:

The Quality Assurance Officer will help maintain and grow the sites quality management system (QMS). They will ensure compliance to all governing standards and aid in addressing process concerns in manufacturing, engineering, procurement, and service. They will apply common industry tools and techniques for complaint investigation, CAPA, and continuous improvement.

Principle Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Assist with the maintenance of ISO 9001 registration
• Administrate systems, data and records to support quality processes (management of change, CAPA, supplier management, deviation and non-conformances)
• Support external customer audits and the internal audit program
• Interface directly with customers and internal departments
• Lead internal and external investigations, using data driven problem solving and root cause analysis, ensuring that subsequent actions are implemented and recorded
• Maintain and build quality processes, policies, and procedures
• Support external and internal customer requests for documentation
• Communicate recommendations and decisions across the organization
• Have the ability to perform independently and as part of a team
• Understand and follow all appropriate site systems of work, and ensure that all work is conducted in line with Company policy requirements
• Practical process improvement.

Keys to Success:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or other scientific subject.

Experience

• 2 years of experience in a quality role, working under an ISO 9001 Quality Management system
• Proven problem-solving experience
• Audit qualification and auditing experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication, able to work collaboratively at all levels of the business to accomplish objectives
• Diligent with excellent attention to detail
• Critical thinking skills: able to approach problems in a logical manner.
• Good computer literacy in Microsoft Office, databases and other applications
• Possesses strong organizational skills with the ability to handle and prioritise multiple tasks while meeting delivery dates
• Implements new programs and processes with little direction
• Experience with TrackWise and electronic document management systems preferred

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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