Scientist I, Microbiology at Thermo Fisher Scientific

High Point, North Carolina, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Biotechnology, PharmaceuticalsIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university in Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or related field (Microbiology degree strongly preferred)
0-5 years of related experience preferably in a Quality Control Laboratory in a GMP facility
Knowledge of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and FDA/industry regulations
Ability to apply GMP regulations and international guidelines to all aspects of the position
Excellent communication and listening skills
High level of commitment to delivering timelines and breakthroughs to achieve business objectives

Responsibilities

Perform microbiological testing including identification of micro-organisms, water activity, bioburden, and growth promotion testing
Ensure all microbiological procedures reflect current practice and comply with current USP/EP requirements
Perform the routine Environmental Monitoring program on site
Collect plant purified water and perform nitrate, chlorine, pH, TOC, conductivity, and microbial testing
Prepare media and/or use commercially prepared media for microbial testing, and autoclave for waste disposal
Perform microbial alert/action investigations required from routine EM, water, microbial testing, etc
Drive a culture of continuous improvement by employing Practical Process Improvement concepts, reporting metrics, and communicating internally to diverse audiences
Perform daily verifications of instruments such as balances, pH meters, and pipettors as required by work instructions
Prepare media and other microbiological solutions
Order and receive lab supplies and maintain inventory of lab supplies
Clean and organize all laboratory areas including bench, sinks, drawers, cabinets, solvent cabinets, fume hoods, refrigerators, freezers, desiccators, and storage areas
Occasionally clean laboratory pipettes and other glassware
Maintain laboratory instruments by disposing of wastes, cleaning them, and replacing consumable parts as required
Maintain 5S cleaning/visual management in the laboratory
Participate in ongoing training for the development of skills and responsibility with an emphasis on technology
Assist in training other analysts in areas of expertise
Perform complete testing and results documentation of Raw Materials, In-Process, Finished Product, Stability, Technical Service samples or projects within the QC Microbiology Laboratory
Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Microbiological Testing

Micro-organism Identification

Bioburden Testing

Growth Promotion Testing

Environmental Monitoring

USP/EP Compliance

pH Testing

TOC Testing

Conductivity Testing

Media Preparation

Autoclave Operation

GMP

Water Activity Testing

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.

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