Microbiological Lab Intern II

Work Schedule

7 1/2 hr shift

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, with some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, etc.)

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving sophisticated analytical challenges, growing efficiency in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics, or developing and manufacturing life-changing therapies, we support them. Our global organization of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and pharmaceutical services through industry-leading brands including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD.

Our Monza site is a top-tier pharmaceutical contract manufacturing and development facility, specialized in aseptic injectable drugs, with a growing focus on biologics. Joining more than 1800 colleagues on site, the selected candidate will experience an excellent, international, and fast-growing environment. With revenues exceeding $24 billion and the industry's largest R&D investment, we provide our team with resources and opportunities to make meaningful contributions to the world.

How will you make an impact?

As a Microbiological Lab Intern, you will join the QC Microbiological Lab, reporting to the Laboratory Team Leader. Using your technical and analytical skills, you will support the quality control microbiological team in completing microbiological testing, particularly supporting the implementation of incoming testing for excipients (TAMC and TYMC).

You will thrive in a fast-paced team of professionals passionate about sterile drug production and delivering life-saving medications worldwide!

What will you do?

• Support the team in implementing incoming testing for excipients (TAMC and TYMC) according to Annex 1 requirements, and promptly report any anomalies to the supervisor;
• Perform utilities testing;
• Conduct microbiological laboratory analyses (bioburden and endotoxin) and related activities;
• Maintain laboratory instruments, materials, and environment;

Skills

• Preferably MSc in biology or biotechnology;
• Validated experience as a microbiological analyst in a GMP production site;
• Experience with aseptic laboratory techniques, gowning, environmental monitoring, bioburden testing, utilities testing, sampling, and microorganism identification systems;
• Management of laboratory documentation (SOPs, investigations, OOS, deviations, CoA);
• Proficiency in Italian and English (written and spoken);
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, ability to multitask, and effective communication skills.