

New · posted Nov 5
Thermo Fisher Scientific · Biotechnology
Quality Specialist II
- Franklin, MA
- On-site
- Full-time
- Associate & Specialist
The role
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 Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Quality Specialist II and contribute to global healthcare and scientific advancement. In this role, you'll ensure compliance with GMP standards, FDA regulations, and international quality requirements while supporting manufacturing operations across multiple product lines. Working with cross-functional teams, you'll implement continuous improvement initiatives, conduct investigations, and maintain quality management systems that enable our mission of making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations, ISO standards (9001/13485), and international regulatory requirements
• Experience with quality management systems and documentation (TrackWise, Master Control, Documentum, or equivalent)
• Experience in deviation investigations, CAPA, change control, and root cause analysis
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and quality management software systems
• Technical writing and documentation skills
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams
• Experience supporting internal audits and external regulatory inspections
• Project management and organizational skills
• Ability to work in warehouse environments and follow gowning procedures where required
• Ability to work in a cold environment with exposure to dry ice and liquid nitrogen cryogenics
• Must be able to process and handle materials frozen on dry ice or liquid nitrogen
• Must use personal protective equipment and adhere to safety protocols
• Additional language skills may be beneficial
• Up to 10% travel may be required
• Work schedule 8am-5pm, with additional hours as required
• Physical requirements include standing/walking for extended periods and occasional lifting up to 25lbs
What you need
EDUCATION
• Bachelor's degree with minimum 2 years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech manufacturing, quality assurance, or related GMP environment
• Preferred Fields of Study: Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related scientific field
Pay and benefits
$67,400 – $101,150 a year
Employer providedThe salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $67,400.00–$101,150.00.
This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
Medical, dental and vision plans
Paid time off and 10 paid holidays
Paid parental leave
401(k) retirement savings plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition reimbursement
Where you'll work
Franklin, MAOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
More jobs in Franklin, MASchedule and working conditions
Days
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Warehouse
Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · November 5, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 9% above the US median for Quality Assurance roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Associate & Specialist roles in Massachusetts5 roles publishing pay
Associate & Specialist roles in the US72 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $67,400 | — | $101,150 |
| Massachusetts (middle half) | $76,000 | $77,500 | $83,500 |
| All US (middle half) | $56,875 | $77,250 | $88,625 |
This role: Thermo Fisher Scientific's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Assurance roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 5, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Quality Assurance
The general path across 348 open Quality Assurance roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Thermo Fisher's own promotion track.
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 7 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- GMP and compliance3
- Collaboration and leadership3
- Investigations and CAPA2
- Quality systems and risk2
- Lab testing and methods1
- Documentation and SOPs1
- Data and digital systems1
- Clinical trial conduct1
Regulatory intelligence
The rules, regulations and standards behind this role
The regulations, guidance and standards that govern Quality Assurance work in biotechnology, led by the two this posting names, each linked to the agency or standards body that publishes it.
- FDA21 CFR Parts 210 and 211(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA current good manufacturing practice for finished pharmaceuticalsNamed in the posting
- ISOISO 9001(official source, opens in a new tab)Quality management systems requirementsNamed in the posting
- ICHICH Q10(official source, opens in a new tab)The pharmaceutical quality system across the product lifecycle
- ICHICH Q9(R1)(official source, opens in a new tab)Quality risk management
- FDA21 CFR Part 11(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA rules for electronic records and electronic signatures
- FDAFDA Investigations Operations Manual(official source, opens in a new tab)How FDA investigators plan and conduct inspections
- FDA21 CFR 314.70(official source, opens in a new tab)Supplements and other changes to an approved application (post-approval CMC changes)
- ISOISO 19011(official source, opens in a new tab)Guidelines for auditing management systems
- FDAFDA data integrity guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Data Integrity and Compliance With Drug CGMP: Questions and Answers
- EUEU GMP (EudraLex Volume 4)(official source, opens in a new tab)The EU's good manufacturing practice rules, including Annex 1 sterile and Annex 15 validation
- FDAFDA quality agreements guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Contract Manufacturing Arrangements for Drugs: Quality Agreements
- ICHICH Q7(official source, opens in a new tab)Good manufacturing practice for active pharmaceutical ingredients
- FDA21 CFR Part 7(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA enforcement policy, including product recalls
- FDA21 CFR Parts 600 to 680(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA standards for biological products, from licensing to lot release
- PIC/SPIC/S(official source, opens in a new tab)The Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme and its GMP guide
- FDAFDA aseptic processing guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Sterile Drug Products Produced by Aseptic Processing: Current Good Manufacturing Practice
Company hiring pulse
Thermo Fisher on Regulatory Jobs
- 123
- Open roles
- 109
- Distinct roles
- 48
- Locations
By discipline
- Quality77 63%
- Clinical40 33%
- Regulatory6 5%
By level
- Senior & Principal52 42%
- Associate & Specialist38 31%
- Manager27 22%
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