Quality Assurance Jobs at Thermo Fisher, UK
Thermo Fisher Scientific is hiring a QA Officer for its advanced manufacturing facility in Covingham, Swindon, Wiltshire. This is a full-time, fully on-site role. The Quality Assurance Jobs at Thermo Fisher are ideal for quality professionals with pharmaceutical manufacturing experience who are passionate about compliance, cleanroom operations, and continuous improvement. The QA Officer plays a critical hands-on role in ensuring sterile manufacturing excellence, regulatory compliance, and high-quality product delivery in a fast-paced, GMP-regulated environment.
Job Details:
- Job Title: QA Officer
- Job ID: R-01325142
- Category: Quality & Regulatory
- Location: Covingham, Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Work Mode: Fully Onsite
- Work Schedule: 12-hour night shifts
- Work Environment: Cleanroom & Office
- Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
About the Company:
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is a global leader in serving science, enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. With cutting-edge manufacturing facilities and a strong commitment to quality and innovation, Thermo Fisher provides an exceptional environment for professionals to grow while contributing to life-saving pharmaceutical products. The Swindon site plays a key role in sterile product manufacturing and high-impact global supply chains.
Educational Requirements for the QA Officer Role:
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Preferred science-based degree in Microbiology, Biology, or related discipline
Key Responsibilities of the QA Officer:
- Provide Quality Assurance oversight for operational manufacturing activities
- Review sterilization cycles, FMS systems, and cleanroom controls
- Manage logbooks and support controlled area compliance
- Perform online batch record reviews and batch closure activities
- Complete LIMS and SAP transactions and generate Certificates of Analysis (CoA)
- Review, update, and maintain SOPs and controlled documentation
- Oversee cleanroom and packaging operations ensuring GMP and SOP compliance
- Physically enter cleanrooms and maintain L1 cleanroom license requirements
- Generate and assess deviations, CAPAs, and change controls (Level 0 & 1)
- Conduct local system audits and area inspections
- Train and mentor Operations staff and QA colleagues
- Support re-validation activities and media fill execution
- Perform cleanroom monitoring activities including airflow, DOP testing, and particle counting
- Conduct autoclave load requalification and sterilizing filter testing
- Validate cleaning processes and perform AQL-based visual inspections
- Participate in Tier 1 meetings, planning, and problem-solving initiatives
Skills Required for the QA Officer:Â
- Strong knowledge of cGMP and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements
- Experience in sterile product manufacturing and cleanroom operations
- Hands-on experience with batch record review, deviations, CAPA, and change control
- Knowledge of LIMS, SAP, and quality documentation systems
- Ability to perform cleanroom qualification and environmental monitoring activities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to challenge behaviors constructively and drive compliance
- Proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement
Benefits of the Quality Assurance Jobs at Thermo Fisher:
- Competitive salary package
- Pension and healthcare benefits
- Hands-on experience in sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Opportunity to work in a world-class GMP facility
- Career growth within a global life sciences organization
- Exposure to advanced quality systems and regulatory standards
- Supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven work culture
