QC Associate Scientist

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scientific company in Basingstoke is seeking a Quality Control Associate Scientist to ensure that all media products meet quality standards. Key responsibilities include quality control testing, documentation within SAP, and collaborating with team members. The ideal candidate should have a Level 6 qualification in Microbiology and strong organizational skills. This role provides an opportunity to work in a laboratory environment with a focus on health and safety.

Qualifications

• Level 6 educational qualification or equivalent in a Microbiology or related subject.
• Effective planning and organizational skills.
• Good numeracy skills, and ability to read and follow methods/SOPs accurately.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Quality Control Testing in accordance with specifications.
• Plan, track and control the progress of products under test.
• Ensure all test results are recorded within the SAP Quality Management System.

Skills

Effective planning and organizational skills

High attention to detail

Strong numeracy skills

Education

Level 6 educational qualification in Microbiology or related subject

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

Location/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.

How Will You Make an Impact?

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. This will include but is not limited to:
• Level 1, 2, and 3 testing methods
• Media preparation
• Completing OOS reports and assisting with investigations
• Training records recorded and maintained
• Plan, track and control the progress of products under test, and provide accurate availability dates to planning and customer services
• Alerting senior personnel of product problems/failures and assist with further investigation
• Ensure all test results are recorded within the SAP Quality Management System
• 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 (key interfaces include QC Manager, QC Team Leader, QC Lead Scientist, QA, Manufacturing Sciences, Production, Customer Services and Planning) to ensure customer service level targets are met
• Taking 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
• Role-model the Thermo Fisher 4I Values and use as a day-to-day guide in decision making
• To fulfill the responsibilities of the position as defined in the Oxoid Health, Safety and Environmental policies and associated Codes of Practice

Minimum Qualifications

• Level 6 educational qualification or equivalent in a Microbiology or 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 - Delivering consistent results by being willed to take action, demonstrating interpersonal agility, 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 crafting collaborative relationships by developing strong work relationships, displaying integrity and building trust across functions
• Experience in basic laboratory skills and techniques (pipetting, swabbing, streaking, pouring plates etc).

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