Scientist III (Quality Control Specialist)
Core
Senior technical leader in chemistry or microbiological quality control supporting pharmaceutical development, manufacturing, and commercial operations.
Role type
Senior IC Quality Control Scientist (Pharmaceuticals)
Builds
Quality systems documentation, validated test methods, and compliant quality data for drug products
Domain
Pharmaceuticals / Analytical Chemistry / Microbiology
Required skills
GMP/GLP compliance, analytical techniques (HPLC, GC, LC/MS), method lifecycle management, change control, risk assessment, SAP quality processes, regulatory document authoring (via careerplan.io/jobs/R-01354921-scientist-iii-quality-control-specialist-at-thermofisher)
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Chemistry/Biology/Microbiology, 8+ years of QC experience in pharma, advanced problem-solving, cross-functional leadership
Technologies
SAP, HPLC, GC, LC/MS, dissolution testers, spectroscopy equipment
Responsibilities
Interpret and verify analytical data; lead method validation and transfer; assess compendial updates; manage change controls for test procedures and specifications; author and maintain SOPs and quality documents; support SAP quality data updates; conduct elemental impurity and residual solvent assessments; mentor junior team members
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC