Technical Writer
Thermo Fisher Scientific Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States
Biotechnology Research · 10,001+ employees
About the role
The Clinical Quality Assurance Specialist II provides expertise in executing the Quality Management System and serves as a subject matter expert for process and vendor audits. This role involves representing the department during regulatory inspections, reviewing analytical data for accuracy, and mentoring junior team members.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree or equivalent and at least 5 years of relevant laboratory or quality assurance experience. Proficiency in GxP regulations and experience with quality management systems are essential for this position.
Full description
Work Schedule
Standard Office Hours (40/wk)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
Join Us as a Quality Assurance Specialist II - Make an Impact at the Forefront of Innovation. The Clinical Quality Assurance Specialist II provides broad expertise to the department in one or more specialized areas or processes in the execution of the Quality Management System (QMS). This role involves leading and attending inter-departmental meetings related to their area of expertise to develop strategies and implementation plans. The Quality Assurance Specialist II serves as a client contact for company-contracted services for large or significant programs and contributes to policy-making decisions as a resource in their area(s) of expertise.
What You'll Do:
- Serve as subject matter expert for process/vendor audits or activities in several areas of expertise, e.g. review computer system validation data, lab investigations, root cause analysis, batch record review or total Quality Management.
- Represent the department in client and regulatory inspections/audits, and lead in development, lifecycle tracking, and effectiveness measurement of corrective actions.
- Participate in inter-departmental meetings and contribute to policy-making decisions.
- Provide training for department and/or laboratory staff.
- Evaluate acceptability of data based on criteria set forth in SOPs and methods.
- Review data sample result tables and analytical reports for completeness and accuracy of data.
- Utilizing department checklists, evaluating content of reports and compliance with reporting criteria.
- Verify accuracy of analytical results and sample identification, and inventories and submits data to archives.
- Review complex batch records and associated documentation for completeness and accuracy of data.
- May lead risk assessments.
- Manage set up and filing of documents.
- May mentor junior team members in area(s) of expertise.
Education & Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
- Previous lab or QA experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5+ years).
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, Abilities:
* Trackwise experience preferred
- Provides comprehensive expertise to the department covering one or more specialized quality management areas assuring all systems, processes and their outcomes comply with applicable international and national regulations
- Guidelines and fulfill client and company requirements
- May lead vendor and internal audits, participate in client and regulatory inspections, and/or manage the administration and reporting aspects of quality management systems.
- Serves as quality consultant to the organization in their area(s) of GxP expertise
- Acting as a resource for training activities and policy-making decisions, supporting business leaders in mitigation of risk
- Being responsible for building relationships between on-site QA services and QA management of designated clients.
Working Conditions and Environment:
- Work is performed in an office, laboratory and/or GMP Depot environment.
- For laboratory positions, potential exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms.
- Exposure to electrical office equipment.
- Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves.
- Variable work hours to accommodate schedules
Why Join Us?
When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you become part of a global team that values passion, innovation, and a commitment to scientific excellence. You’ll work in an environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experience—and where your contributions truly make a difference.
Apply today to help us deliver tomorrow’s breakthroughs.
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