Sr QC Reviewer, LIMS Data Entry/Review

Work Schedule

Standard Office Hours (40/wk)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Sr QC Reviewer:

Role:

This is a fully onsite role based at our customer’s site in Foster City, CA.  We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this position, and any relocation costs will be the responsibility of the candidate. 

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

Within our Analytical Services team, we have a functional service provider solution, which is a unique partnership that allows our customers to leverage the experience of our staff, while allowing you, the employee, to gain direct experience working onsite at a pharmaceutical/ biopharmaceutical company, all while maintaining full-time benefits.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform data entry and data review in LIMS in accordance with Work Instructions to ensure GMP compliance
• Provide audit support as needed
• Troubleshoot issues related to Certificates of Analysis and Stability Reports
• Conduct complex analytical data reviews, evaluating laboratory data for compliance with analytical methods, SOPs, directives, and scientific integrity
• Manage time effectively to ensure timely delivery of all assignments
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and proactively engage to ensure effective collaboration
• Adhere to GMP requirements for all training programs
• Performs complex analytical data review, evaluating laboratory data for compliance with analytical methods, SOPs, directives and scientific soundness.
• Reviews sample results for completeness and accurate representation of the data and reports findings.
• Prepares QC statements noting deficiencies with the analytical data set or notebooks. Reports deficiencies to the project leader for correction.
• Trains new QC Reviewers and laboratory staff.
• Assists the departmental manager or supervisor in the evaluation of the laboratory QC program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Material Science, Immunology, Biology, Molecular Biology or similar
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 4+ years’) OR Masters degree and 2+ years of above related experience

In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of SOPs and Federal Regulations to include GLP and GMP
• Thorough knowledge of chromatography and divisional SOPs
• Strong technical knowledge including an understanding of laboratory procedures, methodology and standards
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to train staff
• Ability to independently review laboratory reports and analytical methods
• Ability to deal with multiple and changing priorities
• Ability to provide clear and concise feedback and/or documentation of results
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment

Working Environment:

• Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:
• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
• Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
• Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with
• proficiency.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

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!

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $82,000.00–$93,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards