QA Technician (BMR Reviewer) at Thermofisher

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Job Description

Join Us at Thermo Fisher Scientific – Basingstoke Site (Wade Road)

At our Basingstoke site on Wade Road, we specialize in the manufacture of high-quality microbiology products, including Dehydrated Culture Media, serving laboratories and healthcare providers worldwide.
This site forms an integral part of Thermo Fisher’s global manufacturing network, delivering products that support scientific research, diagnostics, and industrial applications.

Be part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, where your work will have an impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day, enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Location / Division Specific Information

You will be a key contributor within our Microbiology Division (MBD), part of the Specialty Diagnostics Group, supporting our shared mission.
The Microbiology Division develops innovative solutions for diagnosing infectious diseases and detecting bacterial contamination, serving multiple industries with a diverse portfolio of products.

How Will You Make an Impact?

You will support the QA Batch Release Team in improving quality and compliance for products manufactured at the Basingstoke site.

A Day in the Life

• Evaluate all Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs) for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist with SOP management, ensuring procedural adherence, effective training, and product control prior to batch release.
• Initiate and manage Incidents and product blocks identified during BMR reviews.
• Promote quality standards and best practices through sound problem-solving and effective communication.
• Prepare all relevant batch documentation required for release.
• Collaborate with Operations on BMR corrections and deviations.
• Process SOPs and manufacturing documentation when needed.
• Deliver training and mentoring on good documentation and manufacturing practices.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships with Operations, R&D, and Manufacturing Sciences to improve quality, reduce scrap, and optimize costs.
• Ensure site standards align with divisional policies, national/international codes, and applicable safety requirements.
• Perform further duties and responsibilities as required and within the capabilities of the role.

Experience

• Required: Minimum of 1 year of experience in QA, QC, or a related field.
• Preferred: Experience working within a cGMP environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A self-starter able to work independently and deliver results with minimal supervision.
• Strong ability to prioritize multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.

What We Offer

• Competitive Annual Pay Rate
• Performance-Related Bonus (where eligible)*
• *Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits

• Flexible Benefits Plan
• Life Assurance, funding towards healthcare benefits, income protection, and access to an Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Referral Bonus*
• Career Advancement Opportunities

*Depending on eligibility