Work Schedule
Standard Office Hours (40/wk)
Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
The Swindon site is a key hub for manufacturing and quality control activities at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Home to specialized teams in production, development, and quality assurance of scientific and pharmaceutical products, the site strictly adheres to GMP standards. It plays a vital role in driving innovation and delivering reliable scientific solutions across the UK and globally.
Position: Junior QA Officer (Fixed Term until the end of 2026)
As a Junior QA Officer at Thermo Fisher Swindon, you will join a team committed to innovation, quality, and operational excellence. You will work in a fast-paced, regulated environment, supporting manufacturing and quality operations for sterile liquid and lyophilized products, including high-potency products and large-volume parenterals (LVP). This role provides hands-on experience in GMP compliance and quality assurance, offering excellent opportunities for growth within a leading global life sciences organization generating $20 billion in revenue.
Location / Division Information
The Swindon facility specializes in coordinated sterile product development and commercial manufacturing, supporting liquid vials, lyophilized products, and complete fill-finish processes. The site has extensive capabilities for primary and secondary packaging and plays a central role in delivering high-quality pharmaceutical products worldwide.
Position Summary
You will support the Quality Operations team across manufacturing facilities and support functions, performing critical tasks to ensure compliance with cGMP standards. Key responsibilities include preparing and managing GMP documents, conducting independent visual inspections of sterile products, and ensuring timely delivery of documentation to clients. Attention to detail and adherence to regulatory and safety standards are essential for success in this role.
Responsibilities
* Prepare, review, and manage GMP documents, including identifying and correcting errors
* File GMP documents for long-term storage and retrieval
* Conduct independent verification of the visual inspection process for sterile products
* Pass the company vision test to perform visual inspections
* Complete all documentation in accordance with GMP requirements
* Ensure timely completion of training requirements
* Understand and follow emergency procedures and safe systems of work
* Adhere to environmental, health, safety, and security policies, procedures, and instructions
* Report and investigate all accidents, near misses, and rule breaches promptly
Qualifications / Experience
* Experience in a GMP-regulated environment, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry
* Knowledge and understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows applications
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Strong organizational and time-management abilities
* Ability to work effectively under strict timelines
Why Join Thermo Fisher Scientific?
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each of our 100,000+ extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. By joining our team, you will contribute to a singular mission: enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. This role provides a platform to develop professionally while making a tangible impact on global scientific and pharmaceutical advancements.