Investigation Specialist

Thermofisher Scientific; Waltham (MA); On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking an Investigation Specialist to join our GMP-driven manufacturing operations in the United Kingdom. You will complete deviation investigations, implement CAPAs, update SOPs, and support change controls to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate across operations, contribute to risk-based decision making, and develop documentation, with emphasis on procedural writing, training needs, and maintaining strict housekeeping and safety

Qualifications

• Proficiency in GMP principles and guidelines.
• Excellent technical writing and documentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to make sound risk-based decisions in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience driving process improvements in GMP environments.

Responsibilities

• Complete deviation investigations and write deviation records.
• Implement CAPAs and change control actions.
• Revise, improve, and simplify SOPs as needed.
• Maintain focus on key performance metrics in operations.
• Highlight training needs to managers and influence learning across the organization.
• Apply PPI tools to drive process improvements.
• Provide technical support in writing BSTCC.
• Update and develop SOPs and support BMR updates with input.
• Develop department-specific Change Controls and present to the committee.

Skills

GMP compliance

Technical writing

Interpersonal skills

Risk-based decisions

Process improvement

Tools

BSTCC

Job description

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Join Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. as an Investigation Specialist and become part of a remarkable team! This is an outstanding opportunity to work within a global leader in scientific services, contributing to exceptionally innovative and collaborative projects. With our organization, you'll be part of an ambitious company that values performance, quality, and innovation. We strictly determine the needs of our clients and successfully implement solutions that make a significant impact on the world.,

• Complete Deviation investigations and write Deviation records.
• Implement CAPAs and change control actions.
• Revise, improve, and simplify SOPs as needed.
• Maintain focus on positive critical metric positions in operations.
• Highlight training needs to managers and influence company-wide learning.
• Apply PPI tools to drive process improvements.
• Support RAPID Investigation Operations.
• Provide technical support in writing BSTCC.
• Update and develop SOPs.
• Support BMR updates with technical input.
• Develop department-specific Change Controls and present them to the committee.
• Update and present departmental important metric matrices.
• Track improvements and prevent troubleshooting solutions for key collaborators.
• Maintain required housekeeping standards at all times.

Procedures and Documentation:

• Collaborate with employees across operations to draft, improve, and update SOPs and work instructions.
• Implement GMP updates and evaluate the necessity for adjusting procedures and documentation.
• Contribute to BMR improvement by capturing findings and incorporating them into the BMR.

Ehs:

• Understand emergency procedures and follow safe systems of work.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety rules and instructions.
• Promptly report and investigate all accidents, near misses, and breaches of rules.
• Proficiency in GMP principles and guidelines is required.
• Understanding of the end-to-end manufacturing process.
• Proactive approach with a willingness to deliver against landmarks.
• Pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
• Demonstrable ability to make sound risk-based decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to challenge behaviors appropriately.
• Technical writing skills.
• Good time management skills., Substantial experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, particularly sterile filtration and liquid filling.
• Skills in mechanical and software operations or working knowledge.
• Experience in new facility/process start-up.
• Experience in lean/manufacturing process improvement.