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Location/Division Specific Information
This role is based at our Eugene, Oregon campus, supporting our Biosciences Division.
The Eugene Site maintains a ISO 13485 Quality Management System (QMS) certification, for manufacturing fluorescent dyes and reagents used for life sciences research.
How will you make an impact?
The Quality Specialist I will report directly to the Quality Assurance Manager.
The position's focus is to ensure the compliance and continual improvement of key QMS elements: internal audit and Quality Systems compliance, document control, and training.
This position also supports production partners as needed, to ensure on-time delivery to customers.
What will you do?
Own the Eugene Site's internal audit program, responsible for schedule planning and adherence, auditor training, and timely resolution of resulting observations through root cause analysis and the application of effective corrective action
Support external audits (e.
g.
customer, corporate, notified body)
Respond to compliance-related customer inquiries in a timely manner, including but not limited to preparing certificates of origin and other regulatory documents, and supplier questionnaires
Perform change control activities for all document types, ensuring that the document control program meets all applicable standards and procedures and meets the required pace of business partners
Support the execution of the site's training program
Maintain Quality records according to Thermo Fisher Scientific policies and procedures
Support timely delivery of products to customers with lot release and preparation of certificates of analysis
Other projects will be assigned as various business needs arise
How will you get here?
Education
Associate's Degree; Quality Systems experience in a manufacturing environment may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience
Minimum of 1 year experience in the Quality Assurance function in an ISO 13485 or 9001 environment is required.
Familiarity with the life sciences industry is desired.
Auditing experience; ASQ CQA or ISO 13485 or 9001 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor certifications preferred.
Familiarity with enterprise software systems including electronic document control systems, CAPA and training software packages
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Strong critical thinking skills, with a close attention to detail and history of good judgment
Proficiency in MS Office tools (e.
g.
Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfort learning and using new software programs
Proven ability to work in a team and matrixed environment
Driven and resourceful, with minimal to moderate direction required
Proven ability to prioritize work according to urgency and impact, with good time management skills
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