Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materialsJob Description
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the world of science? Join Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Senior Scientist, QC Laboratory Materials & Services (GMP) within our Quality Control organization at the PSG site in Lengnau, Switzerland. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the availability, compliance, and lifecycle management of laboratory materials, systems, and supporting services, directly contributing to our mission to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
As a Senior Scientist in Services and Support Quality Control, you will ensure that QC processes, materials, systems, and supporting services are designed, maintained, and operated in compliance with GMP and health authority expectations. You will act as a subject matter expert and provide operational and compliance support to QC laboratories.
Manage QC laboratory materials throughout their lifecycle, from introduction and qualification of new materials through obsolescence, including purchasing and inventory management.
Lead projects, such as the implementation of new processes for in-house prepared reference standards and lab material implementation for new customer projects.
Ensure compliant operation and oversight of Facility Monitoring Systems (FMS) and waste management processes within QC.
Support other QC Services activities, i.e. Manufacturing Material Qualification and Release activities.
Act as Subject Matter Expert for supporting QC laboratories during deviations, OOS investigations, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities.
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
Equivalent professional experience in a GMP-regulated environment will be considered.
Experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in a GMP laboratory environment within the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry.
Experience with QC laboratory materials management, laboratory systems, or support services is highly desirable.
Proficiency in technical English is required; German is preferred but not mandatory.
Skills & Abilities
Strong focus on quality, compliance, and data integrity.
High attention to detail with a structured and risk-based working approach.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across functions.
Strong communication, organizational, and prioritization skills.
Interest in digitalization and optimization of laboratory systems and processes.
Willingness to continuously develop technical, regulatory, and operational expertise.