QC Associate Scientist

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

Job summary

A leading scientific company in Basingstoke is seeking a Quality Control Associate Scientist to ensure media products meet quality standards. Responsibilities include QC testing, media preparation, and maintaining training records. Candidates should have a Level 6 qualification in Microbiology or a related field, strong attention to detail, and experience with QC testing in a lab environment. This position offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative setting, promoting continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Effective planning and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and systematic approach.
• Consistent results through action and planning.

Responsibilities

• Perform Quality Control Testing according to specifications.
• Complete investigations and maintain training records.
• Ensure processes align with Quality Systems.

Skills

Effective planning and organizational skills

Attention to detail

Good numeracy skills

Education

Level 6 educational qualification in Microbiology or related subject

Tools

SAP

MS Office software

Job description

A quality control associate scientist is responsible for ensuring that all media products meet predefined quality standards before they are released for use in laboratories, clinical settings, or industrial applications. This includes testing raw materials, in-process products, and finished products, such as culture media, to ensure a high quality of consistency and performance according to regulatory and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Quality Control Testing in accordance with Oxoid test specifications and methods, including Level 1, 2, and 3 testing methods.
• Perform media preparation.
• Complete OOS reports and assist with investigations.
• Record and maintain training records.
• Plan, track and control the progress of products under test and provide accurate availability dates to planning and customer services.
• Alert senior personnel of product problems/failures and assist with further investigation.
• Ensure all test results are recorded within the SAP Quality Management System.
• Handle cleaning, waste management, consumable replenishing and use of autoclaves.
• Ensure processes and procedures are carried out in line with the laboratory and company Quality Systems.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships to ensure robust collaboration cross-functionally and with key stakeholders (QC Manager, QC Team Leader, QC Lead Scientist, QA, Manufacturing Sciences, Production, Customer Services and Planning) to meet customer service level targets.
• Take 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 PPI lean methodology including standard work and tier meetings; use PPI processes to tackle problems and improve departmental and business processes.
• Model Thermo Fisher's 4I Values and use them as a day-to-day guide in decision making.

Qualifications

• Level 6 educational qualification or equivalent in Microbiology or a related subject (study towards level 6 or QBE will also be considered).
• Effective planning and organizational skills.
• Decision quality: high attention to detail and a systematic approach.
• Drive for results: demonstrate consistent results by taking action, planning efficiently, and setting priorities.
• Good numeracy skills, and ability to read and follow methods/SOPs accurately.

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant experience of QC 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 troubleshooting to root cause.
• Communicates openly, forging collaborative relationships, displaying integrity, and building trust across functions.
• Experience in basic laboratory skills and techniques (pipetting, swabbing, streaking, pouring plates, etc.).

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.