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Our global team of more than 75,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.

About Norway

Thermo Fisher Scientific Norway, previously known as Life Technologies, produces and develops Dynabeads that are used in several billion diagnostic tests worldwide. It is a critical component in one of the most promising cancer treatments and is an industry standard in sample preparation products in the research market. The beads are world famous for their unique specifications and manufacturing process, which allow use of beads in advanced life science applications.

In Thermo Fisher Scientific, we are working for the right reasons in the right way, and our culture is highly characterized by pride. We are proud to work with a Norwegian technology that contributes to saving lives, proud of our product portfolio, our relationships with customers and proud of our mission to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Our Norway site is ranked as a Great Place to Work, year 2017 winner of the Norwegian Research Council’s Innovation Prize, the winner of Norwegian Tech Award and the winner of Norges Smarteste Industribedrift.

In Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will be a part of a team that values people, performance, innovation and quality. As a Quality Engineer, you will get the chance to work with the most talented people in the industry, and directly influence our growth by building new relationships and grow the bead business.

Quality Engineer

(Fixed term 12 months)

Oslo and Lillestrøm

We are now looking to find a new colleague to join our Quality Engineering Group in Norway. The Quality Engineering Group is part of the Norway Quality Assurance Group and consists of Quality Specialists and Engineers with expertise in Equipment and Process Qualification, CAPA process, Risk Management, Complaint Management Process and Design Compliance.

What will you do?

• Use expert knowledge in validation of equipment, instruments, manufacturing processes, cleaning processes and computer systems to ensure compliance with relevant standards and guidelines

• Facilitate root cause and risk analyses

• Serve as Quality Representative for quality-related corrective/preventive actions

• Create quality documentation and development of SOPs for the site in line with industry and regulatory standards

• Work closely with Facilities and TechOps to ensure that the quality procedures and standards are followed, and the documentation is correctly maintained

• Review and improve systems and processes to ensure maintenance of standards

• Interface with suppliers and vendors to help resolve complex quality issues

How will you get there?

• Bachelor or master’s degree in relevant subject (chemistry, biology, biochemistry, mechanical, automation, electronical)

• Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems and standards ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485

• Experience in quality tools e.g. DOE, FMEA

• Experience in CAPA/Root Cause Analyses

• Experience in Change Control

• Knowledge of qualification/validation (equipment, instruments, manufacturing processes, cleaning processes and computer systems) requirements

• Experience in Medical Device or Pharmaceutical Industry is an advantage

• Proficient (spoken and written) in English. Knowledge of a Scandinavian language is an advantage

Personal attributes:

• You are detailed and organized

• You have a strong desire for continuous improvement

• You motivate and communicate well with everyone and at all levels in-house

• You enjoy working independently as well as in team setting

• You are service minded and helpful to others

• You believe in a knowledge sharing culture at the workplace

• You are an effective facilitator

We look forward to receiving your application, including a cover letter and CV in English (in one document for easy upload).

Please apply via http://jobs.thermofisher.com/. Ref:159872BR by 20 June 2021.

Please apply as soon as possible, the position will be filled as soon as suitable candidate is found.

If you have questions about the position and/or Thermo Fisher Scientific - please contact Marta Gutierrez (hiring manager) or Nina Albuquerque, Sr Recruiter.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 75,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission---enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

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