Senior QC Technician - Physiochemistry & Raw Material

Discover Impactful Work:

As a member of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you will engage in important tasks. Surrounded by collaborative colleagues, you’ll have the support and opportunities that only a global leader can give you. Our respected, growing organisation has an outstanding strategy for the near term and beyond. Join our dynamic team and assist us in making substantial impacts worldwide.

Location/Division Specific Information:

This role is a permanent, full-time role and is based at our site in Brisbane.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform analytical testing against predefined specifications and procedures using wet chemistry analysis and scientific equipment (pH, Conductivity, Osmolality, Total Organic Carbon Analysis, LOD, titrations, Karl Fischer, FTIR and RAMAN spectroscopy)

• Analysis assessment and efficiently detailing of documentation for customer needs.

• Sampling of raw material according to the guidelines and in a controlled environment.

• Peer review and approval of analysis for completeness and correctness.

• Identify and report non-conformances and out of specification/unexpected results directly to Team Leader, Supervisor and Manager.

• Display solid understanding of Quality Control practices and principles applied to all site manufacturing services.

• Working in a highly dynamic, frequently changing environment with a wide variety of people and perspectives.

• Participate in PPI activities and contribute ideas to improve workflows and reduce inefficiencies.

Keys to Success:

Qualifications & Experience

• Tertiary Academic level in a relevant field (Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry, Pharmacology, or equivalent).

• Specific knowledge of Bio-pharmaceutical/Pharmaceutical processes, guidelines and principals of, preferred.

• Knowledgeable in cGMP practices, preferred.

• Experience in the pharmaceutical and/or pharmaceutical industry aligned to Analytical and Quality Control fields, preferred.

• Background in analytical theory and technical proficiency with laboratory analysis, desirable.

• Knowledge of Aseptic techniques principles would be advantageous.

• Ability to communicate in multiple modalities (e.g. electronic, written, verbal, etc.)

• Capacity to balance multiple projects concurrently and show proactivity in finishing tasks in line with company objectives.

• Strong team working and collaborative skills.

• Good knowledge of Microsoft applications (e.g. Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and familiarity with Smartsheets is a plus.

Skills & Abilities

• 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.

• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to daily business requirements and multitask.

• Collaborating: Demonstrates proficiency in collaborating with all departments and colleagues from a diverse group of backgrounds.

• Initiating Action: Displays a dedication to pushing boundaries to improve PPI.

Other Job Requirements:

• Adhere to EHS policies and procedures and ensure a safe and healthy workplace environment.

• Ensure hazardous conditions, hazardous actions, incidents and near-miss incidents are reported.

• Not knowingly pollute the environment.

Benefits

Join our team and take advantage of these great benefits! Apply now to learn more about the full range of benefits we offer.

• Health & Wellbeing: Join a company that prioritizes your health & wellbeing with comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and an Employee Assistance Program providing confidential support for personal and work-related issues.

• Flexibility: Balance your work and personal life with flexible arrangements.

• Extra Leave: Benefit from generous leave policies, including the option to purchase additional leave, paid birthday leave, and company paid parental leave.

• Charitable Giving & Volunteering: Make an impact with paid volunteer time to support non-profit organizations that matter to you.

• Learning & Development: Advance your career with access to online courses via Thermo Fisher Scientific University Plus and LinkedIn learning, workshops, and mentorship programs for continuous learning and skill development.

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