Deborah Thomas
About Deborah Thomas
Deborah Thomas is a Quality Systems Specialist with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, currently working at SRC in Syracuse, New York. She has a strong background in quality control, laboratory techniques, and process improvement, having held various positions in notable companies over her career.
Work at SRC
Deborah Thomas has been serving as a Quality Systems Specialist at SRC since 2023. In this role, she provides support to leadership for the implementation of new projects. She actively participates in cross-functional teams, contributing both locally and globally. Her responsibilities include executing instrument verification, validation, and calibration, as well as ensuring equipment maintenance complies with established procedures, protocols, and cGMP regulatory requirements.
Previous Experience
Before joining SRC, Deborah Thomas worked at LOTTE BIOLOGICS as a Senior Specialist and Associate Scientist for four months in 2023. Prior to that, she spent seven years at Bristol-Myers Squibb as a Senior Specialist and Associate Scientist in Quality Control, where she contributed to quality assurance processes. Her earlier experience includes a 14-year tenure at Albany Molecular Research Inc. as a Research Scientist III in Chemical Development, and a two-year position at Bristol-Myers Squibb as an Assistant Scientist.
Training and Development
In her current role, Deborah Thomas is involved in training junior staff members in laboratory techniques and processes. This aspect of her work emphasizes her commitment to developing the skills of new team members and ensuring adherence to quality standards within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Deborah Thomas earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biology from the State University of New York at Oswego, where she studied from 1987 to 1991. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her extensive career in quality systems and laboratory processes within the pharmaceutical industry.
Process Improvement Initiatives
Deborah Thomas actively participates in Kaizen events aimed at streamlining processes and eliminating non-value-added efforts across the site. Her involvement in these initiatives reflects her focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency within her work environment.