Junior QC Technician

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Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global pharmaceutical leader dedicated to developing and producing high-quality soft gel capsules for both our product portfolio and valued customers. We are seeking for a Quality Control Technician to join our Quality Control Department at our Tilburg facility in the Netherlands. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring our products meet the highest quality standards and comply with regulatory requirements while supporting the development and manufacturing of life-saving pharmaceutical products.

DESCRIPTION

How you will make an impact:

As a Quality Control (QC) Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality, safety, and compliance of our products. Working within a regulated laboratory environment, you will support routine quality control activities and contribute to maintaining the highest standards of product excellence and regulatory compliance.

What you will do:

• Perform quality control tests on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure compliance with established specifications, standards, regulatory requirements, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Support investigations into out-of-specification results and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Document experimental data, test results, observations, and deviations from established procedures accurately and in a timely manner, maintaining detailed records in accordance with company procedures
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs to support product release and compliance efforts
• Assist in the calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment to ensure accurate and reliable results
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the quality control department.

REQUIREMENTS

How you will get here:

Education:

• MBO degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related field

Experience:

• Previous laboratory experience through internships, practical training, or entry-level employment is preferred.
• Experience in a GMP-regulated environment is advantageous but not required.
• Experience with wet chemical and physicochemical analyses is preferred.
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Basic understanding of laboratory techniques and analytical testing.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in documentation and testing.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective organizational and time-management abilities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; experience with LIMS is an advantage

Personal Attributes:

• Eagerness to learn and develop technical laboratory skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
• Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic manufacturing and laboratory setting.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, compliant, and quality-focused workplace.
• Alignment with Thermo Fisher Scientific's core values: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement.

Diversity is important in creating an effective and challenging working environment. We value individuals who embody our core characteristics of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement our community.