Microbiologist II

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

JOB DESCRIPTION

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $25 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving sophisticated analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or growing efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our distributed team of more than 75,000 colleagues delivers an outstanding combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Microbiology, Biology or strongly related scientific field with minimum experience of 3 years in the laboratory
• Experience in microbiological techniques such as bioburden testing, endotoxin testing, environmental monitoring, growth promotion testing, and microbial identification
• Proficiency in Microsoft Words, Excel, PowerPoint
• Knowledge in FDA/EMA/HSA/Global regulatory requirements
• Ability to work independently and follow critical timelines
• Adaptable to a changing work environment
• Effective interpersonal attributes at all internal and external levels.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Developed time management and project management skills
• Self motivated individual and proven problem solving skills
  At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 75,000 outstanding minds have a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
  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

• To perform quality control microbiological testing of raw materials, incoming goods, intermediates, and/or finished products under cGMP conditions for QC release or as part of stability studies
• To support monitoring for facility’s utilities systems
• To lead equipment qualification
• To coordinate calibration, and maintenance of laboratory equipment
• To be involved in aseptic process simulations
• To develop technical documentations such as protocols, position papers and risks assessments.
• To perform method transfer/verification/validation for new product introduction
• To lead microbiological inventory management
• To support global initiatives such as automation and operational excellence initiatives
• To maintain and review the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of laboratory data
• To maintain individual’s training records
• To lead continuous improvement activities
• To communicate in site and global platforms
• To ensure cGMP is applied and adhered to in their area of work
• To collaborate with HSE, cGMP and always maintain a 5S approach
• To perform tasks required by Manager
• To support shift work (when required)

EH&S:

• Understand emergency procedures and follow safe systems of work.
• Ensure compliance with environment, health and safety and security policies and procedures, rules, signage and instructions at all times
• Ensure timely reporting and investigation of all accidents, near misses and breaches of rules