Graduate Scientist – GMP QC

Perform routine quality control laboratory testing and support GMP-compliant pharmaceutical analysis while building practical experience in a clinical research environment.

Job Description

Thermo Fisher's clinical research business is a leading global contract research organization and world leader in serving science. We are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our mission – to enable our clients to make the world healthier, safer, and cleaner. 

Within our Analytical Services team, we have a functional service provider solution, which is an outstanding partnership that allows our customers to use the experience of our staff, while allowing you, the employee, to gain direct experience working onsite at a pharmaceutical/ biopharmaceutical company, all while maintaining full-time benefits. 

Summarized Purpose: 

This is an entry level / early career scientist role intended to provide extra capacity by focusing on simpler, routine QC tests so experienced analysts can concentrate on complex methods.

After full GMP training and authorization, the successful candidates will:

• Perform routine QC testing, mainly:

• pH measurement

• Karl Fischer titration

• Appearance testing

• Other simple compendial tests within their trained scope.

• Work with PQ, release, and stability samples following set priorities.

• Follow GMP, SOPs, and data integrity requirements, including accurate and timely documentation.

•  Use relevant laboratory systems and equipment after training.

• Support general lab housekeeping and raise any issues/deviations via the correct channels.

Education and Experience:

Essential:

• Degree in a scientific discipline (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, Biology, etc.).

• Some hands on lab experience (academic labs, placements, internships) – comfortable with:

• Basic wet chemistry (pH, titrations, solution prep).

• General analytical / QC style lab work.

• Good attention to detail and strong documentation discipline.

Desirable (nice to have, not mandatory):

• Any experience in a GMP or regulated lab.

•  Exposure to Karl Fischer, biopharmaceutical/protein analytics, or QC environments.

•  Familiarity with LIMS or electronic lab systems.

Behaviours:

• Motivated, proactive, and eager to learn; strong interest in building lab/GMP experience.

• Resilient and comfortable in a fast paced environment with high throughput.

• Reliable, organized, able to follow instructions and meet timelines.

• Clear communicator, willing to ask questions and flag issues early.

Why Join Us?
When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you become part of a global team that values passion, innovation, and a commitment to scientific excellence. You’ll work in an environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experience – and where your contributions truly make a difference.

Our 4i Values: 

Integrity – Innovation – Intensity – Involvement 

If you resonate with our 4i values above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world’s most urgent health needs, submit your application – we’d love to hear from you!