Scientist II - Microbiology - Athlone, Ireland at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Life SciencesIndustries

Requirements

  • Educated to a bachelor's degree level in Microbiology
  • 2+ years’ relevant industry experience within a GMP laboratory
  • Experience in lab testing areas relevant to Microbiology
  • Experience in Bacterial Endotoxin test (LAL Gel Clot Test, Kinetic chromogenic, Kinetic turbidimetric, Alternative method (rFC and/or rRC)) is a plus
  • Experience in Microbial Limit Testing, Specified micro-organisms, sterility is an advantage
  • Experience in environmental monitoring
  • Ability to plan, schedule and carry out work for successful project completion
  • Positive attitude and ability to work well with others
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to communicate effectively and follow detailed written and verbal instructions
  • Ability to manage time effectively to complete assignments in expected time frame
  • Ability to complete all documentation with clear and accurate language according to SOP
  • Proficient in the operation of the computer and data acquisition programs
  • Ability to write reports with minimum supervision

Responsibilities

  • Perform a variety of complex sample preparations
  • Independently perform microbiology analysis procedures of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in a variety of formulations for method verification, stability testing and other studies for analytical testing support
  • Proficiently use analytical instrumentation
  • Calculate and analyze data and record data
  • Working mainly independently, interpret analytical data in regard to acceptability and consistency
  • Set up and maintain analytical instrumentation
  • Review and compilation of results
  • Perform work assignments accurately, timely and in a safe manner
  • Training on routine operation, maintenance and theory of analytical instrumentation, SOPs, and regulatory procedures and guidelines
  • Adhere to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards

Skills

Microbiology
Sample Preparation
GMP
Analytical Instrumentation
Pharmaceutical Analysis
Biopharmaceutical Analysis
Method Verification
Stability Testing
Data Analysis

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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