QC Microbiology Intern

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards

Job Description

QC Microbiology Intern

Direct Report To: QC Section Head

Group/ Division: PSG

Position Location: Swindon, UK

Job Description

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. You’ll have the opportunity to grow and learn in a culture that empowers your development. We have built an inclusive, global environment that values the power of diverse talent, backgrounds, and experiences to drive speed, efficiency, innovation, and growth.

Our internship program will give you a chance to get real world business experience and build your network before graduation. We are seeking an upbeat, responsible intern to join our growing organization. In this position, you will learn the ins-and-outs of our daily routines and procedures. You will focus on learning how our organization runs and will gain valuable insight that can further your interest in your chosen career field. This position has many opportunities to offer!

Customers throughout the globe rely on our extensive range of products and services—from next-generation instruments to everyday lab essentials to life-saving medicine. If you desire to be a part of a world-class team, Thermo Fisher Scientific can provide you with the opportunity to work in quality assurance and regulatory affairs to produce products that enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

Our interns receive professional mentorship and leadership development opportunities to support future career growth with us. Whether you're looking to come back as a repeat intern or pursue a full-time position post-graduation, our team is here to support your next step!

How will you make an Impact?

Our interns are given opportunities to develop technical skills and support projects based on their abilities and current business needs. All projects will have significant strategic and/or operating importance to the business to which they are assigned.

Summary of Internship

Internship positions provide an opportunity for science students to get hands on experience in a manufacturing environment.

Internship opportunities within Service include:

• Technical Skills - QC Microbiology
• Manufacturing cleanrooms
• Continuous improvements - PPI

Essential Functions:

• Become familiar with FDA and EU regulations regarding the required statements for the site’s manufactured products
• To perform quality control microbiological testing of incoming goods, intermediates and/or finished products
• To perform environmental monitoring of facilities, production environment and personnel under cGMP conditions.
• Collaborate with team members in production and quality to build robust documentation to support audit readiness
• To perform planned preventative maintenance and performance calibrations on equipment.
• Accept candid feedback and look for areas of improvements
• To coordinate with team regarding tasks required completion.
• To maintain own training records and support and train other team members as required.
• To participate in continuous improvement activities to develop efficient team.
• To communicate optimally on site and internationally, and to participate with them in problem solving activities.
• Ensure cGMP is applied in their area of work and align with cGMP in all areas of the business.
• Ensuring HSE, cGMP and 5S in mind at all times.
• To carry out any other tasks which may be required from time to time.

How will you get here?

• Student currently enrolled in classes leading to an accredited bachelor’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology or Biomedical Sciences.
• No previous work experience required; previous related internships preferred.
• Experience using computer applications such as MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Native (or proficient) in English.
• Internship will fulfill a 12-month University placement within curriculum.
• Ability to be onsite – this is not a remote opportunity.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong professional presence.
• Strong desire and motivation to develop a career in manufacturing/operations
• Strong leadership and team building skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-functional team
• Ability to learn, be mentored, and improve.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the Country indicated for the opportunity they are applying to by either confirming Citizenship or the right to work for a 12-month placement.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 70,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Apply today!