Quality Investigator at Thermo Fisher Scientific in St. Louis, Missouri

Job Description:

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)



Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Office



Job Description



When you're part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do important work. And you'll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.



Discover Impactful Work:



Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is seeking a motivated and ambitious Deviation Investigator to join our world-class Manufacturing team in St. Louis. As a Deviation Investigator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful execution of our operations by investigating and analyzing deviations or non-conformances that arise in various aspects of our company's operations, including Manufacturing, Quality Control, and Facilities.



A day in the Life:

• Lead major deviation investigations, including assembling investigation teams, leading root cause analysis, development of CAPAs, and required documentation of all findings.


• Drive improvements to the investigation process.


• Present investigations to regulatory inspectors, internal auditors, and management.


• Clearly communicate investigation progress to impacted areas and leadership.


• Coordinate and effectively lead cross-functional teams through sophisticated investigations, and achieve goals on-schedule.


• Present complicated topics to large and small groups at various levels and quickly understand and clearly communicate complex issues.


• Document findings in a comprehensive and objective manner, ensuring accurate recording of all relevant information.


• Ensure timely completion of investigations.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, quality assurance, process engineering, and regulatory affairs, to gather information, evaluate causal factors, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).


• Regularly adapts standard Root Cause Analysis methods and techniques to outstanding investigations, using expertise to select the top-notch approach.


• Provide timely written documentation of investigations and present recommendations based on investigation outcomes.


• Participate in client communications and responses, working closely with program team leads, quality, and management.


• Continuously improve investigation processes and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.


• Mentor junior employees on performing investigations, root cause analysis, and identifying effective CAPAs.

Keys to Success:



Education

• BS/BA or equivalent experience in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, or other science-related field.

Experience

• 5+ years related work experience (manufacturing, process development, or quality assurance) in biotech or pharmaceutical industry with growing responsibility


• Experience with compliance, problem-solving, simple and complex root cause analysis tools (5-whys, fishbone, fault tree, is/is not, etc.) critical thinking, project management, and quality systems.


• 5+ years experience in direct utilization of problem-solving tools (Root Cause Analysis and/or LEAN/six sigma experience) with demonstrated success.


• 3+ years demonstrated ability working in biologics preferred.


• Experience using a Quality Management System such as Veeva or Trackwise.


• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, EMA, ISO) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to evaluate data and make recommendations based on trends and trend analysis.


• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks.


• Ability to facilitate meetings for desired outcomes.


• Proven experience with root cause analysis and CAPA processes.


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to work independently and manage multiple investigations simultaneously.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Able to adhere to clean room gowning requirements, including wearing Tyvek, Nitrile, and/or Latex gloves


• Be willing to wear a full gowning suit which includes: bodysuit, gloves, hair & beard nets, face covers, and safety glasses. (These items are prohibited: makeup, jewelry, nail polish, cologne / perfume, scented lotions or hair care products, etc.)


• Experience in cGMP environment preferred

Benefits



We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!



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Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.



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