Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)Job Description
Are you seeking an exciting opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a renowned organization? Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is seeking a Lead Site Specialist (Analytical Team) to join our dynamic team. As a leader in the Engineering field, we are committed to delivering exceptional solutions that have a significant influence in the industry.
As a Lead Site Specialist, you will play a crucial role in supporting our customers in their Analytical Laboratory works on Depo & Skincare. With your sound technical knowledge, you will ensure compliance with Standard Operation Procedures and good manufacturing practices. You will have the chance to collaborate with a team of exceptional professionals and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Leadership and Coordination:
- Act as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for all matters related to Central Stability operations and the Statement of Work (SOW).
- Serve as the service coordinator, ensuring alignment between team execution and client expectations.
- Prioritize Central Stability tasks and ensure focus on scope-specific responsibilities.
Planning and Process Development
- Plan and allocate resources (personnel, materials, consumables) to meet daily operational needs.
- Facilitate weekly internal team meetings to review feedback, discuss incidents, share feedback and plan for continuous improvement.
- Identify and implement process enhancements and standardizations to improve team efficiency.
- Initiate or update Work Instructions (Wis) or Job Aids where necessary.
Operational Oversight
- Organize and assign daily laboratory tasks, ensuring timely execution of stability testing and lab support activities.
- Ensure team proficiency in test methods and support onboarding of new methods and processes.
- Provide hands-on technical guidance and ensure quality or work performed.
- Conduct and oversees training, qualification and refreshers for all Service personnel.
- Maintain compliance with client SOPs, quality systems and document control requirements.
- Perform and support Phase 1A OOS investigations, laboratory deviations and CAPA recommendations.
- Escalate critical issues to the client in a timely and appropriate manner.
- Occasionally perform lab analyst work within defines scope as needed.
- Administrative Duties
- Supervise and manage team attendance, scheduling and compliance with work policies.
- Uphold discipline and handle performance issues without proper escalation protocols.
- Manage overtime approvals and maintain accurate team time reporting.
- Conduct performance reviews, manages training needs and recommend development opportunities.
- Maintain training and competency records for the team; promote cross-training to ensure test method coverage.
- Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly team performance reports.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Positive, collaborative and quality-focused approach.
To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications:
- Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related field of Science.
- Preferred with at least 2 or 3 years of work experience in chemical and physical testing preferred.
- Proficient in operating lab instruments such as HPLC, pH meters, viscometers etc.
- Prior experience working directly on customer site or in a contract-based support role is a plus.
- Experience managing or supervising a team is an advantage.
- Strong team leadership and people development skills.
- Basic problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication in English.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Positive, collaborative and quality-focused mentality.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We value and seek diverse talent to ensure an inclusive and collaborative workplace. We are also dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to ensure their full participation in our application process. If you require any accommodations, please let us know, and we will be happy to assist you.
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, company pension, and a range of employee benefits! It offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.
Join our team of proven professionals and be part of a company that strives for excellence. Apply now to take the next step in your career!
