Senior Quality Control Technician

4 days ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Thermo Fisher Scientific Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Quality Control Technician - Microbiology to join our team at Thermo Fisher Scientific. As a key member of our quality control team, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of quality in our microbiology laboratory.

Key Responsibilities
  • Contribute to the efficient and effective operation of the QC Microbiology Laboratory.
  • Perform QC microbiological testing and associated tasks, including bioburden testing of process intermediates, crude harvest, and drug substance, as well as WFI.
  • Perform environmental monitoring, including surface monitoring, active and passive air sampling.
  • Participate in activities related to analytical development and QC test strategy to meet or support client requirements and expectations.
  • Perform growth promotion testing of microbiological media used in testing.
  • Responsible for stock control within the Microbiology laboratory.
  • Perform all work in a safe manner, adhering to EH&S safe working practices, including wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE). Conduct proactive hazard identification and report any accidents, incidents, and near misses.
  • Actively contribute to process improvement initiatives. Prepare, maintain, and improve the quality of microbiological generated documents, including SOPs, Specifications, Test Methods, Policies, Summary Reports, and Investigation Reports. Initiate and implement Change Controls.
  • Actively contribute to raising Change Controls, report, and investigate microbiological excursions (OOS, DRs).
  • Provide microbiological technical support and input into Quality-related issues. Communicate effectively across departments and internal customers.
  • Perform internal and external networking with other microbiologists and external specialists for benchmarking and development.
  • Document all work to GMP standards.
  • Perform training of QC Microbiology staff and other staff as required.
  • Contribute to regulatory and client audits when required.
Requirements
  • Tertiary Science qualification (either degree in a related science field or post-secondary education in an appropriate field) with experience in laboratory testing, good aseptic technique, and validation required for the bio-pharmaceutical industry.
  • Experience of working in a manufacturing or laboratory environment with knowledge of bio-pharmaceutical processes and pharmaceutical guidelines preferred.
  • Background in Microbiology. Familiarity with principles of aseptic techniques and microbiological testing preferred.
  • Knowledge of GLP, cGMP, and Quality Principles.
  • Proven record of ability to work as a team member and independently as required.
  • Experience in multitasking, prioritizing, and showing initiative to complete tasks according to company milestones.
  • A track record showing good oral and written communication skills.
  • Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
  • Adaptability: Ability to adapt to daily business requirements.
  • Collaborating: Ability to work with all departments and colleagues of varied backgrounds.
  • Continuous Improvement: Drive PPI.
  • Quality Orientation: Ability to interpret and apply cGMP principles, strong attention to detail, and accurate completion of test records. Strives for right first time in every task undertaken.
  • Deliver the best technical and scientific solutions to improve product value. Build a culture of engagement, accountability, and a shared commitment to excellence.
  • Abide by all EH&S policies and procedures, operate our business in a safe, focused, responsible, and ethical fashion. Work safely and only perform tasks if currently competent and/or authorized, participate in EH&S activities such as; GEMBA walks, inspections, and risk assessments.
About Us

Thermo Fisher Scientific is a world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $44 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world Healthier, cleaner and Safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies, or increasing efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our team of more than 125,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, 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 visit our website.



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