QC Section Head

Thermo Fisher Scientific; Swindon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the scientific sector is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor to ensure compliance with GMP standards and lead a team in conducting QC analysis. The role involves managing QC procedures, maintaining documentation, and supporting a quality culture within the team. Applicants should have a degree in Chemistry, extensive industrial experience, and strong supervisory skills.

Qualifications

• At least five years of relevant industrial experience.
• Extensive experience in instrumental and traditional analytical techniques.
• Supervisory experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of escalation for technical, compliance, and personnel problems.
• Perform QC Chemistry analysis to GMP standards.
• Lead and coordinate routine team activities.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Proficient time management

Project management skills

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related field

Job description

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• Serve as the first point of escalation for technical, compliance, and personnel problem resolution.
• Lead, plan, and coordinate routine team activities to meet business needs.
• Perform QC Chemistry analysis of incoming goods, in-process samples, intermediates, and finished product samples to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.
• Conduct GMP analysis of stability samples.
• Complete, update, and review technical documentation, including analytical write-ups, standard operating procedures, and GMP forms.
• Verify and calibrate lab equipment.
• Maintain up-to-date training in line with GMP expectations.
• Manage QC chemical, reference standard, and consumable stock levels.
• Perform or coordinate QC batch release procedures and deliver lab throughput in line with the business plan.
• Manage and coordinate stability studies in compliance with business procedures and ICH guidelines.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of international regulatory requirements and act as a Subject Matter Expert during audits and inspections.
• Collaborate and coordinate initiatives with other QC Supervisors and Managers for improved compliance, efficiency, and working conditions.
• Identify and drive Practical Process Improvement (PPI) initiatives.
• Undertake ad-hoc activities as required by the business.
• Support and encourage a "Quality Culture" throughout QC.
• Deputize for the QC Manager in their absence.

Requirements:

• Degree in Chemistry or a strongly related scientific subject area, or equivalent experience.
• At least five years of relevant industrial experience.
• Extensive experience in instrumental and traditional analytical techniques.
• Supervisory experience is desirable.
• Effective communication skills at all internal and external levels.
• Proficient time management and project management skills.

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