Join Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Quality Control team as a Senior QC Chemist. You will ensure cGMP and regulatory compliance while delivering analytical solutions through expertise in biologics chemistry, method qualification/validation, and timely project completion. Responsibilities include overseeing lab activities, leading investigations, and promoting quality culture and compliance across the site.

Responsibilities

• ​Support new equipment qualification, lab systems, and chemistry lab setup.  

• Perform transfer/verification/validation of analytical methods.

• Prepare technical documentation (protocols, SOPs, reports).

• Conduct analysis of raw materials, intermediates, finished products, and stability samples under cGMP.  

• Oversee sampling, testing, and release processes for process aids and packaging materials.  

• Ensure timely chemistry testing (HPLC, GC, particle counting, etc.) to support production.  

• Manage daily lab operations in compliance with GMP and company standards.  

• Update processes in response to new pharmacopoeia/regulatory changes.  

• Lead lab investigations/deviations and ensure timely closure per Quality System.  

• Review analytical data for accuracy and compliance.  

• Perform equipment maintenance and calibration.  

• Troubleshoot analytical methods and equipment issues.  

• Manage QC chemical, reference standard, and consumable inventory.  

• Train and maintain training records for team members.  

• Stay updated on international regulations (GMP, GLP, ICH, pharmacopoeias).  

• Act as SME during audits/inspections.  

• Support internal audits, inspections, and continuous improvement.

• Promote Quality Culture and 4i values.  

• Adhere to HSE, GMP, and 5S standards.  

• Support shift work as needed.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Life Sciences.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years in pharmaceutical/biotech Quality Control.  

• Knowledge of FDA, EMA, HSA, PIC/S, and ICH regulations.

• Strong cGMP knowledge and QC chemistry techniques (HPLC, UPLC, CE).  

• Experience with method transfer and validation.  

• Excellent communication skills in English.  

• Ability to work cross-functionally and under regulatory scrutiny.  

• Audit and inspection readiness experience.