

New · posted Nov 3
Thermo Fisher Scientific · Pharmaceuticals
Quality Specialist III - Engineering Support
- Cincinnati, OH
- On-site
- Full-time
- Senior & Principal
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 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. 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.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience in quality assurance/quality control within regulated industries (pharmaceutical, medical device, biotech preferred)
• Preferred Fields of Study: Life Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or related technical field
• Strong knowledge of GMP/GxP regulations, ISO standards (9001/13485), and other relevant quality system requirements
• Experience with quality management systems, CAPA processes, deviation management, and change control
• 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
• Experience conducting and hosting internal/external audits and regulatory inspections
• 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 up to 25% travel
• Physical ability to work in manufacturing environments with PPE requirements as needed
• Knowledge of risk assessment methodologies and continuous improvement tools
• Project management experience preferred
What you need
Where you'll work
Cincinnati, OHOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
More jobs in Cincinnati, OHWorking conditions
First Shift (Days)
Environmental Conditions
Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
Location, Work Authorization & Pre-Employment Requirements
Please review the following requirements before applying:
- Relocation: Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
- Work Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
- Pre-Employment Screening: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements, including a background check and drug screening, in accordance with company policy and applicable law.
Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · November 3, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
Senior & Principal roles in Ohio5 roles publishing pay
Senior & Principal roles in the US319 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio (middle half) | $80,000 | $81,000 | $92,500 |
| All US (middle half) | $103,500 | $123,000 | $142,500 |
Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Assurance roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 3, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Quality Assurance
The general path across 965 open Quality Assurance roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Thermo Fisher's own promotion track.
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
From Regulatory News
Manufacturing and quality coverage for this professionCompany hiring pulse
Thermo Fisher on Regulatory Jobs
- 119
- Open roles
- 106
- Distinct roles
- 50
- Locations
By discipline
- Quality76 64%
- Clinical37 31%
- Regulatory6 5%
By level
- Senior & Principal51 43%
- Associate & Specialist36 30%
- Manager26 22%
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Quality Specialist III - Engineering Support at Thermo Fisher
Open until filled.

