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Job Description
Become a vital member of our Quality Control team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where you will contribute significantly to our mission of enabling customers to create a healthier, cleaner, and safer world.
As a Senior Scientist in Electronic Laboratory Systems, you will engage in technical support activities and validation processes to ensure product quality within a GMP-regulated environment. You will be working with analytical equipment and electronic laboratory systems, supporting the qualification, validation, operation, and lifecycle management of QC systems and applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical laboratory equipment and electronic laboratory systems.
- Support qualification of analytical equipment and computerized system validation activities for QC laboratory systems.
- Generate, review, and maintain GxP documentation throughout the lifecycle of QC systems, equipment, and applications.
- Evaluate analytical data, document results accurately, and ensure compliance with applicable quality standards.
- Support investigations related to out-of-specification, out-of-expectation, deviations, change controls, and corrective and preventive actions.
- Provide technical support to QC laboratory units to ensure reliable laboratory operations.
- Support inspection and audit readiness activities, including gap assessments and participation in customer or health authority inspections as needed.
- Contribute to the implementation of automated data flows, laboratory process improvements, and Practical Process Improvement initiatives.
- Ensure data integrity by maintaining reliable, complete, accurate, and compliant laboratory records.
- Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Science and Technology, Supply Chain, Maintenance and Facilities, Procurement, IT, and global laboratory systems teams.
- Adhere to cGMP, quality, EHSS, and site procedures.
- Actively contribute to continuous quality improvement and safety initiatives, including deviation reporting and near-miss follow-up.
- Demonstrate Thermo Fisher Scientific values through accountability, ethical behavior, customer focus, intellectual curiosity, and collaboration.
Required Qualifications
- BSc or MSc in Life Sciences (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, Microbiology, or equivalent).
- Or a background in IT/Automation with strong knowledge and experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Strong understanding of GMP regulations, quality systems, and laboratory compliance requirements.
- Significant experience in a laboratory environment; experience in IT (Programming or Database) is advantageous.
- Familiarity with Computerized System Validation (CSV) and experience in Lab Execution Systems such as SM LIMS, Chromeleon, Lab X, or Empower is a benefit.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze data and support investigations of out-of-specification or atypical results.
- Strong documentation skills and the ability to follow written and verbal procedures accurately.
- Familiarity with laboratory information management systems and electronic laboratory systems.
- Knowledge of relevant regulatory standards, including ISO, FDA, USP, and EP expectations.
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management abilities.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
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