Quality Microbiology Laboratory Technician

Work Schedule

Environmental Conditions

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team youll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the worlds toughest challenges like protecting the environment making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

The Quality Microbiology Laboratory Technician is responsible for performing a wide range of laboratory testing and environmental monitoring activities to ensure products meet specifications regulatory compliance and for continuous improvement of the manufacturing processes. This role involves execution standardized test procedures maintaining detailed documentation and supporting investigations and quality assurance efforts.

Key Responsibilities:
Conduct environmental monitoring of air and water systems including testing for bioburden bacterial endotoxins and viable/non-viable particulates.
Perform routine and specialized testing of raw materials incoming goods intermediates and/or finished products in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) work instructions and quality control plans.
Prepare biological media chemical reagents glassware and equipment for bacteriological and chemical testing.
Maintain adequate inventory of laboratory consumables to support uninterrupted testing operations.
Issue Certificates of Analysis (CoA) and Certificates of Compliance (CoC) upon request ensuring accuracy and traceability.
Assist in the management of non-conforming materials and support investigations into out-of-specification (OOS) results.
Participate in the development and validation of new test procedures and the refinement of existing protocols to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Contribute to ongoing product and process improvement initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Maintain a well-organized and detailed laboratory notebook documenting all work performed observations and analytical results.
Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean organized and hazard-free laboratory environment.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
Associate or bachelors degree in microbiology biology. environmental science or strongly related scientific field with minimum 1-2 years of laboratory experience.
Experience in basic microbiological techniques e.g. aseptic technique bioburden testing endotoxin testing and environmental monitoring.
Basic proficiencies in Microsoft Words Excel PowerPoint.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow complex procedures accurately.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific each one of our 100000 extraordinary minds have a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular missionenabling our customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer.

Compensation and Benefits

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company team and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans and a national vision plan including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO) 10 paid holidays annually paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave) accident and life insurance and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

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