Quality Control Supervisor: Lead GMP Lab Operations

ThermoFisher Scientific; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Australia is seeking a QC Supervisor to lead Quality Control operations under cGMP compliance. The role focuses on ensuring product quality across raw materials to finished products and driving continuous improvement.

You'll mentor staff, optimize workflows, manage scheduling and resources, and support regulatory audits while maintaining high standards and data integrity in a laboratory setting.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree plus 3 years of pharma/biotech QC experience, with 2+ years in leadership
• Bachelor's degree plus 5 years in pharma/biotech QC with 2+ years in leadership
• Certifications in quality systems, regulatory compliance, or project management beneficial
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, FDA regulations, ICH guidelines, and quality systems
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams with a quality-focused culture
• Strong technical writing skills for SOPs, investigations, and regulatory documentation
• Experience managing laboratory operations including scheduling, resource planning, and process improvements
• Proficiency with LIMS and quality management software
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities to interact at all levels of the organization
• Experience supporting regulatory audits and inspections
• Demonstrated problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
• Working knowledge of data integrity principles and documentation requirements
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while maintaining high quality standards
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Flexibility to adjust schedules to support manufacturing operations

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership within Quality Control ensuring cGMP compliance
• Mentor staff, optimize workflows, and drive continuous improvement
• Oversee scheduling, resource planning, and laboratory operations
• Support regulatory audits and inspections and maintain documentation
• Ensure data integrity and compliant record-keeping in investigations

Skills

GMP knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Data integrity

Project management

Technical writing

Laboratory operations

SOP/Investigation writing

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Advanced Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

LIMS

Quality management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Australia is seeking a QC Supervisor to lead Quality Control operations under cGMP compliance. The role focuses on ensuring product quality across raw materials to finished products and driving continuous improvement.

You'll mentor staff, optimize workflows, manage scheduling and resources, and support regulatory audits while maintaining high standards and data integrity in a laboratory setting.