Role at a glance
- Job function
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Manufacturing & Skilled Trades Quality Assurance & Quality Control
- Salary
- Not Disclosed
- Location
- Brisbane, Australia
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Experience
- Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech quality control, with 2+ years in a leadership role
- Education
- Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech quality control,...
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Role Summary
Provides technical leadership and oversight for Quality Control laboratory operations supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing, from raw materials through finished products. The role maintains cGMP and regulatory compliance while supporting operational excellence and high quality standards.
What You'll Do
- Provide leadership and technical oversight for Quality Control laboratory operations.
- Ensure compliance with cGMP standards and regulatory requirements.
- Mentor staff and support team development.
- Optimize workflows and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
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View full postingQualifications
Strong knowledge of cGMP, FDA regulations, ICH guidelines, and quality systems; experience with analytical testing methods and instrumentation (including HPLC, GC, and dissolution testing); team leadership and development; technical writing for SOPs, investigations, and regulatory documentation; laboratory operations management; proficiency with LIMS, quality management software, and Microsoft Office; project management, organizational, interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and prioritization skills; experience supporting audits and inspections, leading investigations, and applying data integrity, risk assessment, and root cause analysis principles.
Required
- Preferred Fields of Study: Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology or related scientific field
- Additional certifications in quality systems, regulatory compliance, or project management beneficial
Preferred
- Preferred Fields of Study: Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology or related scientific field
- Additional certifications in quality systems, regulatory compliance, or project management beneficial
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Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Office, 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.
DESCRIPTION:
Provide leadership within Quality Control while ensuring compliance with cGMP standards and regulatory requirements. As a QC Supervisor at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll provide technical leadership and oversight for laboratory operations supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing, from raw materials to finished products. Support operational excellence through mentoring staff, optimizing workflows, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining high quality standards.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech quality control, with 2+ years in a leadership role
• Preferred Fields of Study: Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology or related scientific field
• Additional certifications in quality systems, regulatory compliance, or project management beneficial
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, FDA regulations, ICH guidelines and quality systems
• Experience with analytical testing methods and instrumentation (HPLC, GC, dissolution testing, etc.)
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams while fostering a quality-focused culture
• Strong technical writing skills for SOPs, investigations, and regulatory documentation
• Experience managing laboratory operations, including scheduling, resource planning and process improvements
• Proficiency with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and quality management software
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities to interact with all levels of the organization
• Experience supporting regulatory audits and inspections
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to lead investigations
• Working knowledge of data integrity principles and documentation requirements
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while maintaining high quality standards
• Experience with risk assessment and root cause analysis
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Flexibility to adjust schedules as needed to support manufacturing operations
About the company
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Large Enterprise
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, providing a wide range of analytical instruments, reagents, and software solutions for healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences research. With a commitment to innovation and quality, the company enables customers to make significant advancements in scientific discovery and healthcare diagnostics. Thermo Fisher operates in more than 50 countries and employs over 80,000 people, fostering a collaborative environment aimed at enhancing global health and safety. Through its broad portfolio of brands and technologies, the company plays a vital role in accelerating life-changing research and improving patient outcomes worldwide.