QA Officer

This job is with Thermo Fisher Scientific, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)Environmental ConditionsOfficeJob DescriptionAt Thermo Fisher Scientific, every one of our 75,000 unusual minds has a distinct story to share. Join us and contribute to our outstanding mission—empowering our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.Job Title: Quality Assurance OfficerReports to: Supervisor, Quality SystemsGroup / Division: Pharmaceutical Services Group (PSG)/ Drug Substance Division (DSD or equivalent experience)Career Band: 4Job Family: Operations (OPS)Job Sub Family: Quality Assurance (QAOP)Job Code: OPS.QAOP.P04Job Track: ProfessionalPosition Location: Brisbane, AustraliaPosition SummaryBrisbane site develops & manufactures biopharmaceutical products for clinical trials and commercial use.This candidate will join our outstanding Quality systems team and assist the Validation and Engineering team with quality support. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!Key ResponsibilitiesReviewing and approving Process Validation / Equipment Validation documents promptly, including Microbial Mapping validation protocols, resin re-use protocols, cleaning validation protocols, new equipment, etc.Active participant in deviation investigations.QA Approval of quality records including but not limited to; Deviations, CAPAs, Audit findings etc.Reviewing and endorsing QA controlled documents within the Quality Management System.Supports compliance to systems timeframes for raising, processing or performing associated tasks (i.e. Change Control actions, DR investigations, processing CAPAs).Issuing protocols as required to other departments.Updating SOPs and other documents to meet current regulatory and corporate standards.Serving as a resource to the operational areas on quality-related issues.Identification of continual improvement opportunities.Participating in Risk Assessments.Any other legitimate duties requested by QA Manager.Frequent ContactsInternal: Validation, Engineering, Process EngineeringExternal: Clients and Regulatory AgenciesMinimum Requirements/QualificationsQualifications & ExperienceTertiary Academic level in a relevant field (Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry, Pharmacology, or equivalent).At least 3 years of experience in a GMP regulated setting.Ideally, at least 1 year of experience in Quality Assurance within a GMP-regulated setting is preferred.Skills & AttributesKnowledge of pharmaceutical cGMP quality systems and international cGMP regulations and guidelines.Strong communication skills.Strong written, verbal and presentation skills.Other Job RequirementsAdhere to EHS policies and procedures and ensure a safe and healthy workplace environment.Ensure hazardous conditions, hazardous actions, incidents and near-miss incidents are reported.Not knowingly pollute the environment.