Technician

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Dartford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the diagnostics sector is seeking a Technician to join their Microbiology Division in Dartford. This role involves producing antimicrobial susceptibility products while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a keen interest in science, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive Annual Pay Rate

Performance Related Bonus

Flexible Benefits plan

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Interest in science and manufacturing.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing/lab environment advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Accurate manufacture of intermediates and final reagents.
• Operation of semi-automated equipment for production.
• Monitoring stock levels for products being manufactured.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, 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

Job Title: Technician

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll 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 world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Division Specific Information

Working as part of our Microbiology Division (MBD), within the Specialty Diagnostics Group, you’ll play an active part in helping us to achieve our mission. The Microbiology Division discovers microbiological solutions for the diagnosis of infectious disease and detection of bacterial contamination. We serve public health, clinical laboratories, food companies, environmental screening and pharmaceutical laboratories with a portfolio of products that include culture media, antimicrobial susceptibility testing solutions and market-leading molecular solutions for food safety testing.

Location: Dartford, UK

How Will You Make an Impact?

You will work within the production laboratory, dispensing room and packing floor to produce SensititreTM antimicrobial susceptibility products. You will ensure H&S and quality standards are maintained, ensure compliance with GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice); and ensure our written procedures are followed. Attention to detail, accuracy and communication are key in this role.

Please be aware that this role may not be suitable for anyone with an allergy to penicillin or other antibiotics.

Location: Dartford, UK

Responsibilities:

• Accurate manufacture of intermediates and final reagents.
• Operation of semi automated equipment for the dispensing and production of a range of products.
• Monitoring of stock levels for products that you are manufacturing.
• Be responsible for the quality of manufactured reagents, completed documentation and ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Use of computerised systems for stock control monitoring to ensure items are available for when they are needed.
• Highlight any health and safety or quality issues to help support our site safety culture
• Engage in PPI (continuous improvement) programs.
• Any other duties/projects as are reasonable and within the skills and ability of the post holder.
• Actively participate in training, which will be given for all processes carried out.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Interest in science and manufacturing
• Previous experience in a manufacturing/lab environment would be advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail.
• To have excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Able to learn new skills and display them to a high standard.

What we offer

• Competitive Annual Pay Rate
• Performance Related Bonus where eligible*
• Annual merit performance-based increase*
• Flexible Benefits plan
• Life Assurance, funding towards health care benefits, income protection and an Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Referral Bonus*
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Depending on eligibility*

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued. Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

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

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