Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials Job Description Business Job Title: Lead QC Technician Job Profile Title: (Internal title) QC Analyst II Direct Report To: QC Section Head Group/ Division: PSG Career Band: 04 Career Track: Associate Position Location: Swindon Number of Direct Reports: 0 Position Summary: This role is responsible for performing routine laboratory procedures, handling the transfer, checking, and validation of methodology, and project work within the department to support manufacture and release of pharmaceutical products. Responsibilities: To perform quality control analytical testing of incoming goods, intermediates and/or finished products under cGMP conditions for QC release or as part of stability studies. To perform GMP data review of quality control analytical testing of incoming goods, intermediates and/or finished products under cGMP conditions for QC release or as part of stability studies. To prepare technical documentation including but not limited to analytical write-ups, standard operating procedures, specifications, investigations and reports. To perform planned preventative maintenance and performance calibrations on equipment. To perform transfer/verification/validation of laboratory procedures within the team where required. To assist with technical troubleshooting related to analytical equipment, analytical methods or unexpected results To maintain own training records and support and train other team members as required. To participate in continuous improvement activities and look for further opportunities to progress the team/department. To communicate optimally with others on site and internationally, and to participate with them in problem solving activities. Ensure cGMP is applied in their area of work and enforce to cGMP in all areas of the business. To collaborate with HSE, cGMP and 5S principles continually. To carry out any other tasks which may be required from time to time. Eh&s: Understand emergency procedures and follow safe systems of work. Ensure compliance with environment, health and safety and security policies and procedures, rules, signage and instructions at all times Ensure prompt reporting and investigation of all accidents, near misses and breaches of rules Minimum Requirements/Qualifications: Degree in Chemistry or a strongly related scientific subject area Experience of instrumental and traditional analytical techniques. Ability to work to critical timelines with the ability to contribute through overseas travel related to the project eam. Effective communication skills at all internal and external levels. Excellent attention to detail. Excellent organisational skills Benefits We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will find employment within an innovative, forward-thinking organization, along with outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation! Thank you for your interest as you consider starting a new career journey with us. As the world leader in serving science, our colleagues develop critical solutions through innovation—and build rewarding careers. Discover their extraordinary stories and connection to our Mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Their work is a story of purpose. What story will you tell? Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. 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