Team Leader, QC

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Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team youll 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 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 worlds toughest challenges.

DESCRIPTION

Lead a quality control team in ensuring high standards of product quality and regulatory compliance within the Operations function. As Team Leader QC you will contribute to excellence in analytical testing and quality control operations while supporting our mission to enable customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer.

In this role you will as part of the operations team overseeing the scheduling coordination and execution of testing for in-process samples to ensure timely and accurate results that support manufacturing timelines. You will be responsible for resource planning workflow prioritization and alignment with production schedules to maintain operational efficiency.

Key responsibilities include managing and mentoring a team of QC professionals ensuring compliance with GMP standards and maintaining high-quality laboratory practices. You will drive continuous process improvements identify efficiencies and implement solutions to enhance productivity reduce errors and optimize turnaround times.

You will also be accountable for the safety training and development of your direct reports fostering a strong safety culture and ensuring adherence to all EH&S (Environmental Health & Safety) requirements. Additional responsibilities include troubleshooting technical issues overseeing laboratory investigations and ensuring accurate documentation of results.

As a subject matter expert you will interface with internal stakeholders including Operations Manufacturing and Quality Assurance as well as external clients when needed. You will support audits and inspections maintain compliance with regulatory standards and contribute to strategic initiatives within the QC and Operations teams.

REQUIREMENTS

Advanced Degree no prior experience required or Bachelors Degree plus 2 years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech QC laboratory operations

Preferred fields of study: Chemistry Biology Biotechnology Pharmaceutical Sciences or related scientific field

Industry certifications in GMP/GDP practices beneficial

12 years demonstrated leadership experience managing technical teams

Experience working within an Operations environment including scheduling and coordination of laboratory testing activities

Strong knowledge of GMP regulations ICH guidelines and pharmacopoeia standards

Strong technical proficiency with analytical instrumentation and testing methods

Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and quality documentation systems

Demonstrated success implementing process improvements and driving operational efficiency initiatives

Proven ability to oversee in-process sample testing and align QC activities with manufacturing timelines

Strong focus on safety leadership including ensuring safe work practices and supporting EH&S compliance for direct reports

Experience conducting investigations troubleshooting and root cause analysis

Excellent project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

Strong interpersonal skills to lead teams and collaborate cross-functionally with Operations QA and Manufacturing

Clear written and verbal communication skills including technical writing

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and statistical analysis tools

Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity

Experience managing equipment calibration maintenance programs and continuous improvement initiatives

Compensation and Benefits

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company team and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans and a national vision plan including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO) 10 paid holidays annually paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave) accident and life insurance and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

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