QC Scientist - Physiochemistry & Raw Material

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Laboratory Setting, No contact lens allowed; prescriptive glasses will be provided, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials 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 This role is a permanent, full-time role and is based at our site in Brisbane.

The QC Scientist – Physiochemistry & Raw Material supports quality control activities associated with the testing and release of raw materials products at the Brisbane site. The role provides scientific and technical expertise across physiochemistry and raw material quality control activities, ensuring testing and associated release activities are performed in accordance with approved procedures, specifications and GMP requirements. The position works collaboratively across Supply Chain, Quality and Manufacturing, supporting Quality System activities, continuous improvement and the consistent application of GMP and Quality Control principles across site operations.

Perform and provide technical oversight of raw material sampling, testing and release activities in accordance with approved procedures and GMP requirements. Apply Strong technical knowledge of physiochemistry testing techniques and associated laboratory instrumentation, including pH, conductivity, osmolality, total organic carbon (TOC), and other relevant analytical equipment. Execute, assess and interpret analytical testing against approved procedure, specifications and methods, applying appropriate scientific rationale to the evaluation of results. Execute and support testing activities in accordance with approved test records, customer requirements and applicable Quality System requirements. Perform peer and technical review of analytical data and test records to ensure accuracy, completeness, data integrity (ALCOA+) and compliance with approved procedures. Assist QC Physiochemistry Team Leader in review/approval of test records, where relevant Identify and report non-conformances and OOS/UR results directly to Team Leader, Supervisor and Manager. Understanding of the Quality Control practices and principles across the full spectrum of site manufacturing services. Support in the practical application of various risk assessment tools (i.e. failure mode effect analysis, fishbone diagrams, hazard and operability studies) and ability to directly develop, participate, and advise others on the appropriate and efficient application of these processes. Take a leading role within the team in the practical application of the Quality System, Change Control, Deviations, CAPA, OOS and OOT, Document Management, related to the Quality Control Department. Assist with site PPI projects. Perform any other legitimate duties as directed by the Team Leader, QC Supervisor or QC Operations Manager. Keys to Success:

Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology, Chemistry, or closely related degree). Post Graduate