Quality Control Jobs at Thermo Fisher Australia
Looking to advance your career in quality control jobs within the global life sciences industry? Thermo Fisher Scientific is hiring a Senior QC Technician – QC Biochemistry in Brisbane, offering an exceptional opportunity to work at a world-leading biopharmaceutical organization. This role is ideal for professionals and fresh graduates seeking jobs in Australia, hands-on laboratory exposure, and long-term growth in regulated GMP environments.
About the Company
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in science and innovation, employing over 75,000 professionals worldwide. The company enables customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer through advanced laboratory solutions, diagnostics, and biopharmaceutical services. Jobs at Thermo Fisher offer unmatched career growth, scientific impact, and global mobility.
Job Details
- Job Title: Senior QC Technician – QC Biochemistry
- Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Job ID: R-01338770
- Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Work Mode: Fully Onsite
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Category: Quality & Regulatory
- Work Schedule: Standard (Monday–Friday)
Position Overview
Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Brisbane site manufactures biopharmaceutical products across multiple clinical trial phases (Phase I–III). The Quality Control Biochemistry Laboratory supports material and product testing required for release, regulatory compliance, and client specifications.
The Senior QC Technician – Biochemistry supports analytical development, routine QC testing, method execution, and quality system compliance in a dynamic cGMP environment.
Reporting Structure
- Reports to: QC Team Leader – Biochemistry
- Group / Division: PSG / DSD
- Career Band: 03
- Job Family: Operations – Quality Control
- Direct Reports: None
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in analytical development and QC test strategy aligned with client and regulatory requirements
- Execute studies according to current cGMP and regulatory guidelines
- Support maintenance of TGA and other regulatory licenses
- Perform and review analytical testing using equipment such as: SoloVPE, qPCR, Binding ELISA, Endotoxin assays
- Assess analytical results against predefined specifications
- Execute, peer-review, and support approval of test records
- Identify, document, and escalate non-conformances, OOS, UR, OOT results
- Support QC Supervisor in test record review and approvals
- Apply Quality Control principles across development, manufacturing, and release activities
- Contribute to risk assessment tools (FMEA, fishbone, HAZOP)
- Support Quality Systems including Change Control, Deviations, CAPA, Document Management
- Assist with site PPI (Process Performance Improvement) projects
- Perform additional duties as directed by Senior Manager, QC
Minimum Qualifications For Quality Control Jobs
- Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology, or a closely related discipline
- Postgraduate qualifications beneficial but not required
- Knowledge of biopharmaceutical processes and pharmaceutical guidelines preferred
- Familiarity with aseptic techniques preferred
- Strong understanding of cGMP practices
- Background in analytical theory and laboratory techniques desirable
Skills & Competencies
- Strong attention to detail and quality orientation
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Effective written, verbal, and electronic communication skills
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Experience with Smartsheets desirable
- Adaptability in a fast-paced, changing environment
Behavioral Attributes for Quality Control Jobs
- Adaptability: Responds effectively to evolving business needs
- Collaboration: Works across departments and disciplines
- Continuous Improvement: Challenges existing processes to improve outcomes
- Customer Focus: Delivers against agreed timelines and commitments
- Initiative: Manages workload proactively and independently
- Quality Orientation: Accurate documentation and GMP compliance
Frequent Contacts
- Internal: Operations, Quality Assurance, Quality Control Scientists
- External: Thermo Fisher Scientific business units, Equipment vendors, contract labs, maintenance providers
Environmental & Safety Conditions
- Adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Laboratory-based role with required PPE (safety glasses, lab coat, gloves, gowning, ear protection as applicable)
Additional Information
The Brisbane site is a multi-product biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility supporting clinical trials. QC activities include routine testing, development work, method transfer, and outsourced testing coordination, requiring flexibility and strong quality oversight.
Health, Safety & Environmental Responsibilities
- Comply with all EH&S policies and procedures
- Perform only authorized and competent tasks
- Report hazards, incidents, and near misses
- Participate in EH&S activities (GEMBA walks, inspections, risk assessments)
- Operate ethically, safely, and in an environmentally responsible manner
