Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

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.

Engineer/Scientist I

Reports to:  Quality Supervisor

Position Location: Christchurch

Number of Direct Reports: 0

About the role:

You'll be part of a friendly and dynamic team that supports our customers in the development of life changing drugs and vaccines. In this role, you will be supporting the Quality functions by performing Quality Control testing and release of company products among other quality tasks.

What you’ll do:

Performing QC analyses and associated tasks as per standard procedures, make observations and interpret findings.Recording, analyzing and trending QC data in specified forms (paper and electronic) with accuracy and responsibility.Ordering and maintenance of stock and resources, ensuring correct storage conditions for samples and chemicals.Facilitate quality control documentation (SOP’s, Standard Forms) including writing, reviewing and issuing of documents.Communicate effectively across departments and with internal customers.Conducting and supporting investigations, root cause analysis and CAPATake part in training and PPI activities.Perform Environmental Monitoring, Microbiological tests or other laboratory related activities.Take active part in deviation or OOS investigations.Conceive and participate in quality improvement initiatives and process improvement.Observe all safety rules which are established to maintain safe work practices, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE). Conduct proactive hazard identification and report any accidents, incidents and near misses.

Keys to Success:

Education:

Tertiary Science qualification

Experience:

Experience working in a manufacturing or laboratory environment.Knowledge of quality control laboratory methods, quality assurance methods, and regulatory compliance standards including ISO9001 and general cGMP requirements.Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheets, database applications.

Other Job Requirements:

You will be:

Highly self-directed and pro-active.Being meticulous and having high attention to detail.Reliable and honest with a positive work ethic;An excellent communicator; andStrong multitasking and prioritization skills.Proven team building and team participation skills.

Benefits:

Join our team and take advantage of these great benefits! Apply now to learn more about the full range of benefits we offer.

Health & Wellbeing: Join a company that prioritizes your health & wellbeing with comprehensive benefits including company paid private health insurance and risk benefits insurance (via selected company provider), wellness programs, and an Employee Assistance Program providing confidential support for personal and work-related issues.Flexibility: Balance your work and personal life with flexible arrangements.Extra Leave: Benefit from generous leave policies, including the option to purchase additional leave, paid birthday leave, and company paid parental leave.Charitable Giving & Volunteering: Make an impact with paid volunteer time to support non-profit organizations that matter to you.Learning & Development: Advance your career with access to online courses via Thermo Fisher Scientific University Plus and LinkedIn learning, workshops, and mentorship programs for continuous learning and skill development.

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

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