QC Analyst

Thermo Fisher Scientific; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a QC Analyst II in Swindon, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the quality of pharmaceutical products. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic team, implementing stringent quality control processes and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. You will engage in analytical testing, technical documentation, and collaborative problem-solving, all while adhering to the highest safety and quality standards. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for science and quality, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or related field required.
• Experience with analytical techniques and technical documentation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control analytical testing under cGMP conditions.
• Prepare technical documentation and conduct method validation.

Skills

Analytical Techniques

Technical Writing

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Job description

Work Schedule

Rotational shift days

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Laboratory Setting, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

Position Summary:

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Day Shift Based QC Analyst II in Swindon. Be part of an ambitious team to implement top-quality control processes for pharmaceutical products.

Responsibilities:

• Perform quality control analytical testing of incoming goods, intermediates, and finished products under cGMP conditions for QC release or as part of stability studies.
• Conduct technical transfer, method development, and method validation as required.
• Prepare comprehensive technical documentation including analytical write-ups, standard operating procedures, specifications, investigations, and reports.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance and performance calibrations on equipment.
• Provide technical troubleshooting and problem-solving related to analytical equipment, analytical methods, or unexpected results.
• Maintain personal training records and support, as well as train, other team members as required.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues both on-site and internationally, participating in collaborative problem-solving activities.
• Ensure strict adherence to cGMP in all business areas.
• Work with Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE), cGMP, and 5S principles in mind, participating in continuous improvement activities to further improve team and departmental progress.
• Undertake additional tasks as needed.

Eh&s:

• Understand emergency procedures and align with safe systems of work.
• Ensure compliance with environment, health and safety, and security policies and procedures, rules, signage, and instructions at all times.
• Promptly report and investigate all accidents, near misses, and rule breaches.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Degree in Chemistry or a closely related scientific field.
• Experience with writing SOPs and technical documents preferred.
• Proven experience with instrumental and traditional analytical techniques.
• Ability to work to critical timelines and commit to overseas travel as part of a project team.
• Strong ability to build positive working relationships with both internal and external business customers and clients.
• Highly motivated, diligent individual with excellent communication, computer, and organisational skills.

About Thermo Fisher:

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.