Quality Control jobs

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

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.

Location/Division Specific Information

Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Penrose facility in Auckland produces a range of sera, cell culture media and freeze-dried powder products, which are sold under Thermo Fisher Scientific’s market leading Gibco brand and are used globally in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry.

About the Role:

You'll be part of a friendly and dynamic team that supports our customers in the development of life changing drugs and vaccines. In this role, you will mainly be supporting the Quality Control function by performing Quality Control testing and release of company products.

What You'll Do:

• Performing QC analyses and associated tasks as per standard procedures, make observations and interpret findings.

• Recording, analyzing and trending QC data in specified forms (paper and electronic) with accuracy and responsibility.

• Ordering and maintenance of stock and resources, ensuring correct storage conditions for samples and chemicals.

• Facilitate quality control documentation (SOP’s, Standard Forms) including writing, reviewing and issuing documents.

• Communicate effectively across departments and with internal customers.

• Conducting and supporting investigations, root cause analysis and CAPA

• Take part in training and PPI activities.

• Perform Microbiological and Biochemical tests or other laboratory related activities.

• Take active part in deviation or OOS investigations related to Quality Control activities.

• Conceive and participate in quality improvement initiatives and process improvement.

• Observe all safety rules which are established to maintain safe work practices, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE). Conduct proactive hazard identification and report any accidents, incidents and near misses.

• Core business hours 8.00 – 4.30pm Monday to Friday, starting earlier in the day preferred.

Education

• Tertiary Science Qualification, bachelor preferred

Experience

• 1-3 Experience working in a manufacturing or laboratory environment, preferred

• Knowledge of quality control laboratory methods, quality assurance methods, and regulatory compliance standards including ISO9001 and general cGMP requirements.

• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheets, database applications.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Being meticulous and having high attention to detail.

• Having discipline and being thorough, methodical and systematic.

• Strong multitasking, problem-solving and prioritization skills.

• Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively.

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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Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 125,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

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