Quality Specialist II, Quality Systems

Work Schedule

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Job Description

LOCATION: This is a fully onsite position based at our Carlsbad CA site. Unfortunately relocation assistance is NOT provided. Priority will be given to LOCAL candidates currently residing in San Diego County or South Orange County area.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check which includes a drug screen.

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 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 worlds toughest challenges like protecting the environment making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION:

As a Quality Specialist II as part of Quality Systems at our Carlsbad site an RUO (Research Use Only) manufacturing facility you will play an important role in maintaining compliance with quality standards and regulations specific to RUO product manufacturing. You will be part of the quality systems organization supporting various quality processes and initiatives and helping to ensure the effectiveness of the Quality Management System (QMS).

How you will make an impact:

• Assist in managing customer inquiries related to product quality and compliance
• Manage customer quality agreements and change notification agreements
• Support the preparation and maintenance of compliance- related documentation
• Contribute to Change Management processes ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements
• Participate in investigations and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) related to quality issues
• Assist with Internal and External Audits by helping to prepare documentation
• Support compliance activities and initiatives under the guidance of senior team members
• Help monitor the QMS to ensure its proper functioning and identify areas for improvement
• Collect data for site metrics contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
• Support quality system projects as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors degree in a scientific field such as Chemistry Biology or related discipline
• 2- 4 years of experience in quality assurance or quality control in a regulated industry preferably in RUO or similar research product manufacturing
• Knowledge of quality management systems regulatory requirements and compliance standards applicable to RUO product manufacturing
• Familiarity with quality documentation types and processes
• Basic understanding of change management processes
• Experience in handling customer inquiries related to quality and compliance
• Experience in deviation investigations CAPA and root cause analysis tools
• Basic proficiency in data analysis and quality metrics reporting
• Good organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Analytical and problem- solving abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with quality management software and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Detail- oriented with a commitment to quality and compliance
• Adaptability to changing priorities
• Willingness to learn and grow within the quality assurance and compliance field
• Travel may be required occasionally to support quality-related activities

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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