QC Microbiology Scientist I
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Job Location:
Plainville, CT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Work Schedule
Flex 10 hr shift/daysEnvironmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards Cleanroom: no hair products jewelry makeup nail polish perfume exposed piercings facial hair etc... allowed Laboratory Setting Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses gowning gloves lab coat ear plugs etc.) Strong Odors (chemical lubricants biological products etc.)Job Description
Thermo Fisher Scientifics Viral Vector Services (VVS) is a rapidly growing gene therapy contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that is seeking sharp individuals to bring the highest quality processes products and testing to our clients. Our employees are committed to making a difference in our organization for our client partners and the patients we serve. We are looking for top talent with proven competencies and strong character to join our team and help lead our organization into the future.
How will you make an impact
- The Scientist will complete microbiology assays such as bioburden endotoxin and growth promotion. The incumbent will also support equipment documentation investigations and improvement initiatives within QC Microbiology. Works cohesively with peers and QC Microbiology management.
- What will you do
- Position is Wednesday-Saturday 7:00am-5:30pm
- Performs routine environmental monitoring and critical utility sampling routine microbiology assays growth promotion and method suitability testing.
- Performs inventory and stocking of QC lab.
- Reviews data and enter results into LIMS system
- Performs routine laboratory preventative maintenance and cleaning
- Investigates alert and action level results as well as support deviation initiation and writing
- Provides data to external departments to facilitate investigation closure support action notice sampling investigative sampling when required as well as isolator sampling
- Train junior analysts!
- Drafts and revises technical documents (SOPs Work Instructions) and assist with continually improving on the job training
Special Requirements
- Ability to gown and gain access to cleanroom and utility areas
- Position requires frequent bending stooping standing and ability to lift 40lbs
- Ability to work with strong chemical odors such as Spor-Klenz or bleach
- Position is considered essential personnel and may be required to staff the lab during inclement weather or other internal/external emergency situations
- Rotating holiday coverage
- Occasional off shift hours may be required to meet business needs
How will you get here
Bachelors degree required preferably in in biological sciences
1 years of industry experience performing environmental monitoring critical utility and microbiological assays preferred.
Excellent Benefits
- Benefits & Total Rewards Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Medical Dental & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
- Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
OTHER
- Relocation assistance is NOT provided
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship.
- Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check which includes a drug screening
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Immunoassays
- Machine Learning
- Biochemistry
- Assays
- Research Experience
- Spectroscopy
- Research & Development
- cGMP
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Data Analysis Skills
About Company
Electron microscopes reveal hidden wonders that are smaller than the human eye can see. They fire electrons and create images, magnifying micrometer and nanometer structures by up to ten million times, providing a spectacular level of detail, even allowing researchers to view single a ... View more
