Team Leader QC

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Laboratory Setting, Office

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.

DESCRIPTION:

Lead a quality control team in ensuring high standards of product quality and regulatory compliance at Thermo Fisher Scientific. As Team Leader, QC, you'll 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. Work with cross-functional teams to implement quality improvements, troubleshoot technical issues, and maintain rigorous GMP standards. Support and develop your team members while ensuring efficient lab operations, timely completion of testing, and meticulous documentation of results. Interface with clients and regulatory bodies as a subject matter expert in your area of focus.

REQUIREMENTS:

Advanced Degree, no prior experience required, or Bachelor's 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

1-2 years demonstrated leadership experience managing technical teams

Expert knowledge of GMP regulations, ICH guidelines, and pharmacopeia standards

Strong technical proficiency with analytical instrumentation and testing methods

Experience with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and quality documentation

Demonstrated success implementing process improvements and troubleshooting investigations

Excellent project management and organizational skills

Strong interpersonal abilities to lead teams and collaborate across functions

Clear written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and statistical analysis tools

Ability to work various schedules to support 24/7 operations

Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity

Experience managing lab equipment, calibration, and maintenance programs

Knowledge of environmental monitoring and contamination control

Demonstrated problem-solving abilities in a structured environment

English proficiency required, additional languages beneficial