Sr QA Technician - 1st & 2nd Shift

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc

Indianapolis, IN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Business Support, Cancer, Check Processing, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), Documentation, Documentum Enterprise Content Management (ECM) System, Establish Priorities, Food Safety, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Identify Issues, Keyboards, Leadership, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Manual Dexterity, Multitasking, Operational Support, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, Physical Demands, Problem Solving Skills, Process Control Engineering, Process Quality, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Management, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Sampling Inspection, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Startup, Support Documentation, Systems Maintenance
LOCATION
Indianapolis, IN
POSTED
4 days ago

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

1st Shift: Monday to Friday 6:30AM to 3:15PM

2nd Shift: Monday - Thursday - 2:45PM to 1:30AM

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

The Quality Assurance Specialist role is responsible for the Quality Assurance activities that support the site's operations such as material/components/label receipt, in-process control checks and oversight of operational execution, cleaning/clearance, etc. Partners internally to identify and resolve issues that are identified during site material handling and operational activities. Supports the site's execution of the principles of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

Location/Division Specific Information:

This position is located in Indianapolis, IN/ PSG/CTD

A Day in the Life:

Essential Functions:

  • Ensure appropriate execution of the Quality Systems to sustain cGMP compliance.
  • Supports the cGMP document (SOPs, Forms, Logbooks, Batch records, etc.) control processes used during operational activities.
  • Perform packaging start-up checks, in-process Quality checks and accountability.
  • Perform AQL sampling and inspection activities during operation activities.
  • Ensures Label Document Compliance through examination of Label Specifications, Master Label Proofs, Randomizations, and Links Reports.
  • Review and approval of printed labels, printed packaging components and Fisher-supplied packaging components.
  • Provide assistance and guidance on quality issues or documentation for Operations. Identify deviations and escalate issues to Quality Assurance Representative and/or Quality Manager.
  • Performs all job responsibilities with integrity and intensity keeping a focus on Quality and Safety for employees. Embraces opportunities and other activities requested by leadership to support business needs.

Minimum Qualifications (including competencies, education, experience, physical requirements)

  • Ability to partner and communicate with team members and other functional areas.
  • Familiarity with cGMPs and Quality Management System tools/applications (e.g. TrackWise, Documentum, etc.) and basic computer skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize activities for self and team.

Physical Requirements:

  • Position requires ordinary ambulatory skills and physical coordination sufficient to move about office and operational locations; ability to stand, site or walk for prolonged periods of time. Some manipulation (lift, carry, move) of light to medium weights of 5-25 pounds may be necessary.
  • Hand and finger dexterity, including visual acuity to use a keyboard, computer monitor, and read materials for prolonged periods of time.
  • Minimum vision requirements for the role include Near Vision Acuity with minimum 20/40 corrected vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required Experience: Required:

Minimum of 2 years of work experience in QA or QC or related field Preferred: Experience in a cGMP environment What We Offer: Compensation Competitive

Pay Performance Related Bonus where eligible Annual merit performance-based increase Excellent Benefits Medical Benefits Paid Time Off/Annual Leave Employee Referral Bonus Career Advancement Opportunities

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About the Company

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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With revenues of nearly $11 billion, we have approximately 37,000 employees and serve customers within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies, as well as in environmental and process control industries. We create value for our key stakeholders through two premier brands, Thermo Scientific and Fisher Scientific, which offer a unique combination of continuous technology development and the most convenient purchasing options. Our products and services help accelerate the pace of scientific discovery, and solve analytical challenges ranging from complex research to routine testing to field applications.

All of our employees share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement. Our ability to grow year after year is driven by our ability to attract, develop and retain world-class people who will thrive in our environment and share in our desire to improve mankind by enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

If you share in our values and if you're looking for an employer who is strongly committed to developing talent and rewarding achievement, come grow with us at Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
All
WEBSITE
https://corporate.thermofisher.com/en/home.html