Deviation Investigator

Thermo Fisher Scientific•St. Louis, MO

About The Position

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Quality Specialist II and contribute to global healthcare and scientific advancement. In this role, you'll ensure compliance with GMP standards, FDA regulations, and international quality requirements while supporting manufacturing operations across multiple product lines. Working with cross-functional teams, you'll implement continuous improvement initiatives, conduct investigations, and maintain quality management systems that enable our mission of making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Requirements

Advanced degree with no prior experience, or Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech manufacturing, quality assurance, or related GMP environment preferred
Knowledge of cGMP regulations, ISO standards (9001/13485), and international regulatory requirements
Experience with quality management systems and documentation (TrackWise, Master Control, or equivalent)
Experience in deviation investigations, CAPA, change control, and root cause analysis
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and quality management software systems
Technical writing and documentation skills
Analytical and problem-solving abilities
Clear verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams
Experience conducting internal audits and supporting external regulatory inspections
Project management and organizational skills
Ability to work in cleanroom environments and follow gowning procedures where required
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening

Nice To Haves

Preferred Fields of Study: Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related scientific field
Additional language skills may be beneficial

Responsibilities

Manage Major deviation investigations, including assembling investigation teams, leading root cause analysis, development of CAPAs, and compliant documentation of all findings.
Drive improvements to the investigation process.
Present investigations to regulatory inspectors, internal auditors, and management.
Clearly communicate investigation progress to impacted areas and leadership.
Coordinate and effectively lead cross-functional teams through complex investigations, and complete milestones on-schedule.
Present complex topics to large and small groups at various levels and quickly understand and clearly communicate complex issues.
Document findings in a comprehensive and objective manner, ensuring accurate recording of all relevant information.
Ensure timely completion of investigations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, quality assurance, process engineering, and regulatory affairs, to gather information, evaluate causal factors, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
Regularly adapts standard Root Cause Analysis methods and techniques to unique investigations, using expertise to select the best-in-class approach.
Provide timely written documentation of investigations and communicate recommendations based on investigation outcomes.
Participate in client communications and responses, working closely with program team leads, quality, and management.
Continuously improve investigation processes and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Mentor junior employees on performing investigations, root cause analysis, and identifying effective CAPAs.