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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 at our Brisbane – 37 Kent Street, Woolloongabba site and is part of the QC Physiochemistry & Raw Material team. This is a full-time, fully onsite position working 38 hours per week, supporting Quality Control activities within our pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.

How Will You Make an Impact?

As a Senior QC Technician – QC Physiochemistry & Raw Material, you will help ensure materials and testing activities meet required quality standards by performing, assessing and reviewing laboratory testing in accordance with approved procedures and specifications. You will support the compliant and timely delivery of QC activities while contributing to quality systems, risk management and continuous improvement across the site.

A Day in the Life:

• Perform sampling of raw materials in accordance with approved procedures and within a controlled environment.
• Execute analytical testing and complete associated test records using relevant laboratory equipment and techniques, including pH, conductivity and OSMO testing.
• Assess analytical results against predefined specifications and customer requirements.
• Conduct peer reviews of analytical results and test records to ensure completeness, accuracy and correctness.
• Assist the QC Physiochemistry Team Leader with the review and approval of test records, where required.
• Identify and promptly report non-conformances and OOS/UR results to the Team Leader, Supervisor and/or Manager.
• Support Quality System activities relevant to Quality Control, including Change Control, Deviations, CAPA, OOS/OOT and Document Management.
• Support the practical application of risk assessment tools, including failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), fishbone diagrams and hazard and operability studies, and advise on their appropriate and efficient application where required.
• Contribute to site PPI (Practical Process Improvement) initiatives and other continuous improvement activities.
• Perform other legitimate duties as directed by the Team Leader, Manager, QC Operations or delegate.

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology, Chemistry, or a closely related discipline required.

Experience:

Experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing and/or a pharmaceutical industry environment aligned to Analytical and Quality Control activities is beneficial.

Preferred experience and knowledge includes:

• Knowledge of biopharmaceutical processes, pharmaceutical guidelines and principles.
• Knowledge of cGMP practices.
• Familiarity with aseptic techniques.
• Background in analytical theory and demonstrated technical competency in laboratory analysis.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Sound knowledge of laboratory equipment and techniques used in QC testing, including pH, conductivity and OSMO testing.
• Understanding of Quality Control practices and principles across manufacturing operations.
• Ability to interpret and apply cGMP principles, with strong attention to detail and a focus on accurate completion of test records.
• Strong quality orientation with a commitment to completing work correctly the first time.
• Ability to work independently, manage planned work and handle multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly dynamic environment with changing priorities and a wide variety of people and perspectives.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments and with colleagues from varied backgrounds.
• Effective written, verbal and electronic communication skills.
• Customer-focused approach with a commitment to delivering on agreed requirements and due dates.
• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to appropriately challenge the status quo and contribute to PPI initiatives.
• Ability to apply risk assessment and problem-solving tools such as FMEA and fishbone analysis.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Smartsheet is desirable.
• Adaptability and the ability to respond effectively to changing day-to-day business requirements.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to complete assigned work independently.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

This is a fully onsite, laboratory-based position at our Woolloongabba, Brisbane site, working 38 hours per week. Team members are required to comply with all applicable EH&S policies and procedures, work safely and only undertake activities for which they are competent and authorised.

The role requires adherence to site safety and environmental requirements, including reporting hazardous conditions, actions, incidents and near-miss incidents. Participation in EH&S activities, including inspections and risk assessments, may be required as directed.

The position may require participation in on-call work. Where on-call duties apply, availability for immediate return to work outside normal working hours may be required and will be remunerated in accordance with Company policy.

What We Offer:

Compensation
Competitive Pay
Performance Related Bonus where eligible
Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits
Medical benefits
Paid Time Off/Annual Leave
Employee Referral Bonus
Career Advancement Opportunities