QC Microbiology Kitter

ThermoFisher Scientific; Swindon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Swindon is hiring for a QC Microbiology Kitter to support routine QC activities in a fast-paced laboratory. The role involves documentation, stock maintenance and collaboration with the team to ensure accurate testing and timely results.

As part of the PSG division, you will follow GMP guidelines, work with potentially hazardous materials, and help maintain cleanroom standards while supporting analysts across the lab.

Qualifications

• No previous laboratory experience required.
• Ideally educated to A level in a science-based subject.
• Good Word and Excel skills.
• Demonstrable organisational skills.
• Able to work to critical timelines.
• Effective exchanging of information.
• Proactive approach to tackling demanding activities.
• Ability to track multiple projects.
• Ability to collaborate to achieve results.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prioritise day to day workload in line with the laboratory’s requirements and adapt and be flexible, meeting analysts needs and expectations.
• Book in laboratory samples.
• Perform second analyst checks for subjective tests.
• Maintain the laboratory stock of reagents, microbiological media and consumable items.
• Order items as the need arises, including gaining approvals to order and collaborating closely with suppliers to drive cost savings.
• Ensure expired reagents, microbiological media and consumable are taken out of use.
• Performance checks on items of equipment to ensure they are available for use.
• Assist with cleaning of classified laboratory cleanrooms.
• Be flexible and adaptable in working in different areas within the laboratory if and when required.
• Carry out any other tasks which may be required from time to time.
• Follow GMP requirements and company rules, policies and procedures.

Skills

Word & Excel

Organisational skills

Meet deadlines

Communication

Collaboration

Multitasking

Project tracking

Proactive approach

Education

A level in Science subject

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Business Job Title: QC Kitter

Job Profile Title: (Internal title) QC Microbiology Kitter

Direct Report To: Team Leader / Section Head

Group/ Division: PSG

Career Band: 02

Career Track: Associate 2

Position Location: Swindon

When you’re part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do complex work, and work in a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of $20 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

Position Summary :

Undertake activities within the QC Microbiology laboratory to support the routine function of the department. These will include document writing (Scientific Reports, Specifications, SOPs, etc) and update and maintenance of laboratory stock.

Responsibilities:

• To plan and prioritize day to day workload in line with the laboratory’s requirements and adapt and be flexible, meeting analysts needs and expectations.

• To book in laboratory samples.

• To perform second analyst checks for subjective tests.

• To maintain the laboratory stock of reagents, microbiological media and consumable items.

• To order items as the need arises, including gaining approvals to order and collaborating closely with suppliers to drive cost savings.

• To ensure expired reagents, microbiological media and consumable are taken out of use.

• Performance checks on items of equipment (balances, pipettes etc) to ensure they are available for use.

• Assist with cleaning of classified laboratory cleanrooms.

• To be flexible and adaptable in working in different areas within the laboratory if and when required.

• To carry out any other tasks which may be required from time to time.

• To follow GMP requirements and company rules, policies and procedures.

EH&S

• Understand emergency procedures and follow safe systems of work.

• Ensure compliance with environment, health and safety rules, signage and instructions at all times.

• Ensure timely reporting and investigation of all accidents, near misses and breaches of rules.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• No previous laboratory experience required.

• Ideally educated to A level in a Science based subject.

• Good Word and Excel skills.

• Demonstrable organisational skills.

• Able to work to critical timelines.

• Effective exchanging of information

• Proactive approach to tackling demanding activities.

• Ability to track multiple projects.

• Ability to collaborate to achieve results.

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