New · posted Oct 27
Thermo Fisher Scientific · Pharmaceuticals
Quality Specialist III
- Greenville, NC
- On-site
- Full-time
- Senior & Principal
The role
Discover Impactful Work
Join Thermo Fisher Scientific in ensuring the highest quality standards across our operations. As a Quality Specialist III, you will maintain regulatory compliance and drive continuous improvement of quality systems to support our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
What you need
Education
At least an Associate's degree required.
BS Degree highly preferred.
Preferred Fields of Study: Life Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or related technical field.
Project management experience preferred.
Experience
5+ years of experience with Associates, or 3-5 years of experience with a BS degree in quality assurance/quality control within regulated industries required (pharmaceutical, medical device, biotech preferred).
Experience with quality management systems, CAPA processes, deviation management, and change control.
Experience conducting and hosting internal/external audits and regulatory inspections.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Strong knowledge of GMP/GxP regulations, ISO standards (9001/13485), and other relevant quality system requirements
Demonstrated expertise in root cause analysis, investigation techniques, and corrective action implementation
Proficiency in statistical analysis, data trending, and quality metrics reporting
Strong technical writing skills for authoring SOPs, investigation reports, and other quality documentation
Advanced problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate across functions and levels
Proficiency with quality systems software (TrackWise, Document Control Systems) and Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to work independently and guide cross-functional teams
May require 0 to 25% travel
Physical ability to work in manufacturing environments with PPE requirements as needed
Knowledge of risk assessment methodologies and continuous improvement tools
What you'll do
This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to investigate quality issues, conduct audits, manage documentation, and implement corrective actions while fostering a culture of quality excellence throughout the organization.
Pay
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We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits! Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.
Where you'll work
Greenville, NCOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
More jobs in Greenville, NCWorking conditions
12 hr shift/nights
Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Warehouse
Title: Quality Specialist III (1 Day Shift & 2 Night Shift Positions)
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.
Division/Site Specific Information
As part of the Drug Product Division (DPD), the Greenville, North Carolina site is a multi-purpose pharmaceutical development, manufacturing, and packaging campus. The Drug Product Division - North America (DPD-NA) is one of the five divisions that make up the Pharma Services Group. We are made up of approximately 4400 colleagues across six sites who specialize in taking sterile injectable and oral solid dose drug products from development to commercialization.
There 3 positions. One is day shift/12-hour (6am-6pm) and two/12-hour Night shift from 6pm-6am on a 3-2-2 rotation. Flexibility to work overtime as needed.
Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · October 28, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
Senior & Principal roles in North Carolina12 roles publishing pay
Senior & Principal roles in the US323 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina (middle half) | $106,750 | $127,000 | $141,250 |
| All US (middle half) | $104,000 | $122,000 | $142,250 |
Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Assurance roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 28, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Quality Assurance
The general path across 961 open Quality Assurance roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Thermo Fisher's own promotion track.
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Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 21 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Quality systems and risk6
- GMP and compliance4
- Investigations and CAPA4
- Collaboration and leadership4
- Documentation and SOPs3
- Lab testing and methods1
- Data and digital systems1
Regulatory intelligence
The rules behind this role
Frameworks and standards this posting's work falls under, matched from its own words, each linked to the official source.
- FDA21 CFR Parts 210 and 211(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA current good manufacturing practice for finished pharmaceuticals
- ISOISO 13485(official source, opens in a new tab)Quality management systems for medical devices
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Thermo Fisher on Regulatory Jobs
- 81
- Open roles
- 70
- Distinct roles
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By discipline
- Quality73 90%
- Regulatory6 7%
- Compliance & Safety2 2%
By level
- Senior & Principal35 43%
- Manager21 26%
- Associate & Specialist21 26%
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Quality Specialist III at Thermo Fisher
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