QC Associate Scientist at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom

Apply Now

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Diagnostics, Microbiology, Pharmaceuticals, Food SafetyIndustries

Requirements

Level 6 educational qualification or equivalent in a Microbiology or related subject (Study towards level 6 or QBE will also be considered)
Effective planning and organizational skills
Decision Quality - High attention to detail and a systematic approach
Drive for Results - Delivering consistent results by being willing to take action, demonstrating interpersonal agility, planning efficiently and setting priorities
Good numeracy skills, and ability to read and follow methods / SOPs accurately
Preferred Qualifications
Significant experience of QC testing within a microbiology laboratory environment
Composure – Able to remain calm and work methodically under pressure
Significant experience in using SAP, and MS Office software packages
Problem Solving - Effective in technical and organizational troubleshooting to root cause
Communicates openly crafting collaborative

Responsibilities

Carry out Quality Control Testing in accordance with Oxoid test specifications and methods (Level 1, 2, and 3 testing methods, Media preparation)
Completing OOS reports and assisting with investigations
Training records recorded and maintained
Plan, track and control the progress of products under test, and provide accurate availability dates to planning and customer services
Alerting senior personnel of product problems/failures and assist with further investigation
Ensure all test results are recorded within the SAP Quality Management System
Cleaning, waste management, consumable replenishing and use of autoclaves
Ensure processes and procedures are carried out in line with the laboratory and company Quality Systems
Build and maintain effective working relationships to ensure robust collaboration cross-functionally and with key stakeholders (QC Manager, QC Team Leader, QC Lead Scientist, QA, Manufacturing Sciences, Production, Customer Services and Planning) to ensure customer service level targets are met
Taking direction from the QC Team Leader, Lead Scientist and Senior Scientist regarding prioritization of finished product and raw material testing
Engage in continuous improvement using PPI lean methodology including standard work and tier meetings. Use PPI processes to tackle problems and improve departmental and business processes
Role-model the Thermo Fisher 4I Values and use as a day-to-day guide in decision making
Fulfill the responsibilities of the position as defined in the Oxoid Health, Safety and Environmental policies and associated Codes of Practice

Skills

Microbiology

Quality Control Testing

Culture Media

Media Preparation

OOS Reports

Investigations

Regulatory Compliance

Laboratory Testing

PPE

Hazardous Materials Handling

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters

1956Year Founded

$17MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.

Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.

Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.

Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.

They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.

Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.

Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

Land your dream remote job 3x faster with AI

Try Jobo Free