Quality Control Scientist

Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental ConditionsLaboratory Setting

Job Description

Do you aspire to make a significant impact in the Life Sciences sector? If so, you may be just the person we are looking for!

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. Our customers are world leading pharma and diagnostics companies who have chosen us as their business partner.

Position objective

We are looking for a new colleague for a fixed-term position, to cover mat. leave in our Quality Control (QC) team in Oslo, Norway. The QC department carries out Quality Control testing of raw materials, intermediate and finished goods products as well as release. We are also involved in projects (for example digitalization and LIMS implementation), support projects and scale-up processes.

Key tasks

Quality Control testing of our Dynabeads, to set procedures and quality guidelines, working fully onsite in a laboratory setting

Ensuring testing is done according to plan focusing on outcomes and quality in your work

Carefully detailing results and findings and reporting any discrepancies

Taking ownership of outcomes and planning own work for each week

Pro-actively seeking opportunities to further improve skills and knowledge relevant to the position

Contributing to the team's critical metrics, efficiency, and digitalization initiatives

Being a good teammate

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 'Bioingeniør' education, or Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Molecular Biology

Proficiency in Norwegian and English, spoken and written

Attention to detail and ability to work in a focused and structured fashion

Analytical and accountable with a quality approach

Able to work as part of a group and independently on own initiative

Knowledge of quality standards like ISO 13485 or ISO 9001 is desired

Previous experience working in a QC laboratory is preferred

What we offer

An opportunity to join an exciting and growing international company

Development through continuous learning

Join industry-leading teams, including top scientists, groundbreaking production teams, and creative business and marketing teams.

Employee benefits including company-owned cabins, 1 hour exercise with a trainer during work hours, and private health insurance, to name but a few!

Candidates who thrive in a diverse, innovative tech environment are encouraged to join us.

Diversity in our teams is an important element in building an effective and agile working environment. Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement are our 4-i key values that we encourage in all that are part of our community.

This job will close as soon as a suitable candidate is identified. If you think it is for you, please apply soonest to avoid disappointment! Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodation to attend interviews with us.

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