Culture Media Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the life sciences sector seeks a Culture Media Specialist (Scientist II) to join their R&D Team. The role involves developing culture media and digital microbiology products for various markets, requiring strong microbiology knowledge and project management skills. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to interpret complex data sets and communicate technical details effectively.

Qualifications

• Degree in microbiology or significant lab experience.
• Experience with diverse microbiological techniques.
• Knowledge of culture media formulation design preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support assessment of technologies for Digital Microbiology.
• Plan and lead Culture Media development projects.
• Interpret large datasets for technical decisions.

Skills

Microbiology techniques

Technical writing

Data interpretation

Education

Microbiology degree

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Laboratory Setting

Job Description

As a Culture Media Specialist (Scientist II) within our Microbiology Division you’ll be working in our R&D Team on the development of culture media and digital microbiology products and workflows for the clinical, industrial and pharmaceutical markets. You’ll work in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidance by senior team members/R&D Manager, to ensure work is carried out within schedule.

You’ll be in a team of employees who share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement. Our ability to grow year after year is driven by our ability to attract, develop and retain world-class people who will thrive in our environment and share in our desire to improve humankind by enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

Responsibilities:

As a member of the Culture Media development team, you will be responsible for the following:

• Supporting the assessment of technologies and workflows, including AI and machine learning, suitable for the development of the business’ Digital Microbiology offering,
• Support and lead aspects of Culture Media development projects, including:
  • Planning projects in agreement with internal partners to agreed specifications,
  • Compiling vital project design control documentation,
  • Proactively seeking solutions to mitigate risks that may impact project work/timelines/budgets,
  • Producing and delivering progress reports in accordance with project timescale,
  • Conducting stability studies for newly developed products,
  • Planning and conducting competitor benchmarking and post-market surveillance studies,
  • Interpreting large datasets to make technical decisions, recognizing where support is required,
• Developing and demonstrating a clear understanding of product design, manufacture, and suitability for customers,
• Initiating ideas for new or improved products or processes with a customer-centric approach,
• Using strong communication skills, including customer-facing technical writing, to present R&D project information to a range of audiences,
• Understanding the performance metrics, safety metrics and practices for the team/department,
• Providing diverse product training to internal and external customers, tailored for audience,
• Fulfilling the responsibilities of the position as defined in Health, Safety and Environmental policies, actively promoting Health and Safety awareness,
• Any other duties/projects that are within the skills and ability of the post-holder.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Microbiology (or another biological science related) degree or significant experience in microbiology laboratory setting,
• Experience with diverse techniques and procedures in microbiology,
• Knowledge of culture media formulation design is preferred but not essential.

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.