QA Specialist

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Summarized Purpose:

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we offer an outstanding opportunity for a Quality Assurance Specialist to join our ambitious Research team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the flawless execution of our world-class scientific projects. Your contributions will determine the success and reliability of our research endeavors, ultimately helping to craft the future of science.

A day in the life:

• Manages client audits and regulatory inspections of the facility, either onsite or remote
• Conduct detailed audits to identify and address any areas of non-compliance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to successfully implement corrective actions
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of all quality assurance activities
• Train and support staff on quality assurance processes and standard methodologies as needed
• Continuously improve our quality assurance systems to meet evolving industry standards
  
  

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
  
  

Experience:

• Previous lab or QA experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2 years).
  
  

In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in a Quality Assurance role within the scientific research industry is an advantage
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements or willing to learn
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to strictly enforce compliance
• Strong management, communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A dedication to continuous improvement and lifelong learning
  
  

PPD values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
• Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
• May require travel. (Recruiter will provide more details.)