QA Auditor III - Client Audit Host
MSCCN - Richmond, VA
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Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description Join Us as a Quality Assurance Auditor III - Make an Impact at the Forefront of Innovation The Quality Assurance Auditor III leads complex and/or multi-department internal and/or external audits to ensure compliance with established quality assurance processes, standards, global regulatory guidelines and/or client contractual obligations. This role identifies issues impacting quality and regulatory compliance, determines the root cause of non-conformance, and develops strategies to address these issues. The Quality Assurance Auditor III may perform technical document reviews and other GxP activities in support of project work or company processes. Additionally, the Quality Assurance Auditor III provides finished audit reports to management, plans and delivers billable quality services for clients and projects, and may serve as the client contact. What You'll Do: u2022 Conduct and/or lead a variety of client, internal or GxP audits and regulatory inspections as requested by senior management u2022 Lead directed site audits, facility, vendor and/or sub-contractor audits u2022 Provide GxP consultation and support to project teams and external clients u2022 Lead process audits and may participate as a co-auditor in more complex system audits u2022 Perform other types of QA audits or activities (e.g. database audits, clinical study report audits, sample results tables, process improvement) u2022 Contacted by others to serve as a resource to operational departments on audit or quality assurance subject matter u2022 Prepare and present audit findings and/or other related information at departmental, internal operations or client meetings u2022 Provide mentorship and guidance to junior auditors Education & Experience Requirements: u2022 Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification u2022 Previous QA experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5+ yearsu2019). In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: u2022 Detailed knowledge of GxP and appropriate regional research regulations and guidelines u2022 Demonstrated proficiency and led a range of project based or internal GxP audits and vendor audits to high standards required by management u2022 Excellent oral and written communication skills u2022 Strong problem solving, risk assessment and impact analysis abilities u2022 Solid experience in root cause analysis u2022 Above average negotiation and conflict management skills u2022 Flexible and able to multi-task and prioritize competing demands/work load u2022 Valid driver's license and ability to qualify for and maintain a corporate credit card with sufficient credit line for business travel Working Conditions and Environment: u2022 Work is performed in an office/ laboratory and/or a clinical environment. u2022 Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. u2022 Exposure to electrical office equipment. u2022 Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves. 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. Youu2019ll work in an environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experienceu2014and where your contributions truly make a difference. Apply today to help us deliver tomorrowu2019s breakthroughs.Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Created: 2026-03-23