QC Associate Scientist

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals.Responsibilities:

• Carry out Quality Control Testing in accordance with Oxoid test specifications and methods. This will include but is not limited to:
• 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 the QC Team Leader of potential problems/failures and assist with further investigation
• Ensure all test results are recorded within the SAP Quality Management module
• Equipment checks and audits
• Cleaning, Waste management, Consumable replenishing and Use of autoclaves
• Ensure processes and procedures are carried out in accordance with the laboratory and company Quality Systems
• Build and maintain effective working relationships to ensure robust collaboration multi-functionally and with key partners (key interfaces include 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 the PPI lean methodology including standard work and tier meetings. Use PPI processes to address 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
• To fulfill the responsibilities of the position as defined in the Oxoid Health, Safety and Environmental policies and associated Codes of Practice

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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 - Attention to detail and a systematic approach
• Drive for Results - Delivering consistent results by being willed to take action, demonstrating organizational agility, planning effectively and setting priorities.
• Good numeracy skills, and ability to read and follow methods / SOPs precisely

Preferred Qualifications:

• Significant experience of quality control 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 trouble-shooting to root cause
• Communicates openly creating collaborative relationships by developing strong work relationships, displaying integrity and building trust across functions
• Experience in basic laboratory skills and techniques (pipetting, swabbing, streaking, pouring plates etc).