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Quality Assurance Auditor I

ThermoFisher Scientific, Richmond, VA, United States


Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description
Location:

Richmond, VA. Relocation assistance is NOT provided.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

without sponsorship.

Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

Associate Quality Assurance Auditor – responsible for ensuring compliance and excellence in our clinical auditing processes.

What You’ll Do:

Conduct a variety of routine client, internal or GxP audits

Assist or may conduct non-complex process audits

Perform other types of QA audits or activities (e.g., database audits, clinical study report audits, sample results tables, facility audits, process improvement)

Serve as a resource to operational departments on audit or quality assurance subject matter

Assist in the preparation of audit findings and/or other related information

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree required

1+ years of lab or QA experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Introductory knowledge of applicable GxP and appropriate regional regulations

Working knowledge of SOPs and WPDs

Strong oral and written communication skills (including appropriate use of medical and scientific terminology)

Good attention to detail

Able to work independently or in a team environment

Good problem‑solving abilities

Good organizational and time‑management skills

Basic computer skills and ability to learn and become proficient with appropriate software

Proven flexibility and adaptability

Valid driver's license and ability to qualify for and maintain a corporate credit card with sufficient credit line for business travel

Working Conditions and Environment:

Work is performed in an office/laboratory and/or a clinical environment

Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms

Exposure to electrical office equipment

Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves

Physical Requirements:

Ability to work in an upright and/or stationary position for 6–8 hours per day

Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists

Frequent mobility required

Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck

Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moving) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15–20 lbs

Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf

Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups

Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence; ability to perform under stress; ability to multi‑task

Regular and consistent attendance

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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