Team Leader, QA
As the world leader in serving science, our work is more than something that fills our days – what we do has great purpose. Our industry-leading scale means unparalleled commercial reach, unique customer access and a global footprint. Our broad customer base, from research to clinical to commercial production means you can have a broad and meaningful impact here at Thermo Fisher Scientific. All while working in an environment where you will be supported, valued and rewarded for your performance.
Team Leader, QA
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
DESCRIPTION
Join a quality leadership role within the Chemical Analysis Division (CAD) at Thermo Fisher Scientific, supporting Environmental Process Monitoring (EPM) through analyzer building manufacturing excellence. As Team Leader, QA, you'll guide a team ensuring the highest standards of product quality, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction for sophisticated environmental monitoring analyzers. You'll oversee critical quality systems including batch record review, deviation management, document control, and quality investigations while supporting a culture of continuous improvement. Your responsibilities will include calibration oversight, component testing protocols, and final assembly quality checks to ensure our analyzers meet stringent performance and accuracy standards. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by safeguarding product quality and enabling accurate environmental monitoring through effective team leadership, process optimization, and collaboration across manufacturing operations.
REQUIREMENTS
- Advanced Degree or Bachelor's Degree plus experience in analyzer manufacturing, environmental monitoring equipment, or related quality assurance/manufacturing roles
- Preferred Fields of Study: Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related scientific field
- Professional certifications (e.g., CQA, CQE) preferred
- Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or other quality/environmental management standards preferred
- 1+ years of leadership/supervisory experience managing direct reports
- Understanding of regulatory requirements for analytical instruments and environmental monitoring equipment
- Strong understanding of quality management systems and risk-based approaches
- Experience with analyzer calibration processes and verification protocols
- Knowledge of component testing, final assembly quality checks, and instrument validation
- Demonstrated ability to lead batch record review and quality investigations
- Experience with quality documentation systems and electronic QMS platforms
- Proficiency in data analysis, metrics tracking and trending
- Advanced knowledge of deviation management and CAPA processes
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
- Demonstrated success in cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, engineering, and R&D teams
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and quality systems (TrackWise, SAP, etc.)
- Strong attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills
- Must be able to work in manufacturing/assembly environments as needed
- May require occasional weekend/holiday coverage
- English language proficiency required, additional languages beneficial
- Experience with customer/regulatory audits preferred
