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Thermo Fisher ScientificThis job posting was originally in Japanese. The English version is automatically translated. Please visit the company site for the most accurate information.
Affiliated Corporation: Life Technologies Japan, Inc. Division/Organization Name: RAQA Job Band: 5 1. About Us About Thermo Fisher Scientific Incorporated Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, USA, we employ 125,000 people worldwide. With total sales of $44 billion and research and development expenses of $1.5 billion, our brands including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD are widely recognized across various fields, from fundamental and applied training, product development, quality control and assurance, and security to healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and biopharmaceuticals. 2. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Quality assurance tasks related to research equipment (including consumables) and research reagents. As a specialist in the Regulatory Compliance field for our products, you will primarily confirm various regulations (such as toxic substances, Cartagena, etc.) during the introduction of new products, handle necessary administrative responses, and create statutory labels and SDS. You will also respond to requests from both internal and external customers, focusing on customer interactions. 3. Job Description Regulatory compliance tasks related to research equipment (including consumables) and research reagents. Investigate domestic product regulations for our products (e.g., Labor Safety and Health Act, Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control Act, PRTR Act, Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Act (PSE), Radio Law, High-Pressure Gas Safety Act, etc.) and manage databases. Create/revise GHS labels and SDS (Safety Data Sheets). Respond to customer inquiries. Issue certificates. Conduct educational and business support activities, and improve processes for regulatory compliance, among other tasks. Manage business types (such as "toxic substance import and sales" etc.). As the person responsible for handling toxic substances, manage products and maintain business permits. Create training materials and conduct internal training. 4. Minimum Qualifications and Experience - Master's degree or higher in a science-related field (preferably biological sciences) - Must meet the qualification requirements for handling toxic substances - Experience and knowledge of various research equipment and analytical reagents for our research, or products from other companies in the same industry - Experience in product safety and chemical management at a manufacturer (more than 3 years of practical experience) *Industry background is not limited due to the wide range of equipment and reagents - Ability to read, write, and negotiate official documents in Japanese - Proficient in reading English and composing emails (capable of understanding technical documents and handling emails and conference calls) 5. Preferred Qualifications and Experience - Knowledge of machine safety and experience in PSE (Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Act) compliance - Experience as a team leader or in team management (not necessarily as a people manager) - Experience using various ERP systems such as SAP, TrackWise, SFDC - Experience as a quality assurance staff member at a manufacturer's headquarters (experience in coordinating across the company, guiding various businesses, and creating SOPs) - Basic knowledge of ISO standards 6. Position Appeal - You can contribute to the advancement of science and pharmaceutical research through supporting customers related to the latest research, development, and manufacturing in relevant fields, keeping in mind our mission to make the world we live in a healthier, cleaner, and safer place. - This is a rewarding job where you will be broadly involved in all tasks related to product quality and be relied upon by stakeholders both inside and outside the company. Additionally, communication within the department is easy, and decision-making is quick, allowing you to proceed with your work at a fast pace.
- Master's degree or higher in a science-related field (preferably biological sciences) - Must meet the qualification requirements for handling toxic substances - Experience and knowledge of various research equipment and analytical reagents for our research, or products from other companies in the same industry - Experience in product safety and chemical management at a manufacturer (more than 3 years of practical experience) *Industry background is not limited due to the wide range of equipment and reagents - Ability to read, write, and negotiate official documents in Japanese - Proficient in reading English and composing emails (capable of understanding technical documents and handling emails and conference calls
- Knowledge of machine safety and experience in PSE (Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Act) compliance - Experience as a team leader or in team management (not necessarily as a people manager) - Experience using various ERP systems such as SAP, TrackWise, SFDC - Experience as a quality assurance staff member at a manufacturer's headquarters (experience in coordinating across the company, guiding various businesses, and creating SOPs) - Basic knowledge of ISO standards
