Job Description

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 materials

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.

Discover Impactful Work

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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.

Key Responsibilities

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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

.

Who We Are Looking For

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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.