Lead QC Technician: Fixed Term

Job Title: Lead QC Technician

Are you ready to take the next step in your career within Quality Control?We have an exciting opening for a QC Analyst in Swindon.Working within the QC team, thereis a real opportunity to make a difference. With plenty of support for training, coaching and development, this could be an ideal role for an analyst who wants to build upon their skills and work within a positive and dynamic team!

Whenyou’repart of Thermo Fisher Scientific,you’lldo exciting work in a team that values performance,qualityand innovation. As part of a successful,growing global organizationyou will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

Position Summary:

This roleis responsible forthe performingroutine laboratory procedures, transfer/verification/validation ofmethodology, and project work within the department to support manufacture and release of pharmaceutical products.This role is offered on a 12-month fixed-term basis.

Responsibilities:

• Perform quality control analytical testing of incoming goods, intermediates and/or finished products under cGMP conditions for QC release or as part of stability studies.
• Conduct technical transfer/method development/method validation asrequired.
• Prepare technical documentation including but not limited to analytical write-ups, standard operating procedures, specifications,investigationsand reports.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance and performance calibrations on equipment.
• Provide technical troubleshooting and problem solving related to analytical equipment, analyticalmethodsor unexpected results.
• Maintain own trainingrecords and supportand train other team members asrequired.
• Communicate effectively with others on site and internationally, andto participatewith them in problem solving activities.
• EnsurecGMPis applied and followed in all areas of the business.
• Work with HSE, cGMP and 5S in mindat all timesincluding participation in continuous improvement activities looking for further opportunities to progress the team/department.
• Carry out any other tasks which may berequiredfrom time to time.

Eh&s:

• Understand emergency procedures andfollowsafe systems of work.
• Ensure compliance with environment, health and safety and security policies and procedures, rules,signageand instructionsat all times.
• Ensure timely reporting and investigation of all accidents, near misses and breaches of rules.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Degree in Chemistry or strongly related scientific field.
• Experience ofinstrumental and traditional analytical techniques.
• Ability to work to critical timelines with the ability tocommit tooverseas travel as part of a project team.
• A strong ability to build positive working relationships with both internal and external business customers and clients.
• Highly motivated anddetail orientedindividual with excellent communication,computerandorganisationalskills.

Our 130,000 global colleagues deliver an unrivalled combination of innovative technologies,purchasingconvenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD! For more information, please visitwww.thermofisher.com