QC Technician I (Microbiology)

When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll be part of a smart, driven team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of $22 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.

Location/Division Specific Information

St. Louis, MO

How will you make an impact?

Provide support in microbiology by following standard practices. Perform sample management (receipt/disposal) of in-process samples, raw materials, buffers, media, etc. Perform inventory and stocking of QC microbiology supplies. Support internal development and/or manufacturing operations. Support the microbiology lab to produce efficient results.

What will you do?

· Perform receipt, storage and disposal of samples submitted to the microbiology lab.

· Perform raw material disposal following appropriate safety and quality procedures.

· Recognize and report events clearly and accurately.

· Perform inventory and expiration checks of materials in the laboratory. Dispose or order materials as needed.

· Perform growth promotion testing

· Perform support for bioburden and endotoxin testing.

· Contribute to writing of SOPs if needed.

· Perform daily lab cleaning, preventative maintenance of equipment, ordering of supplies, and autoclaving of equipment.

· Perform all duties in strict compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing

· Practices, Good Laboratory Practices, and Safety guidelines.

· Maintain the necessary compliance status required by company and facility standards.

• Perform testing supply support for EM group with transporting materials to production
• Support environmental monitoring testing when needed, specifically assist with non-routine

How will you get here?

Education

Associates' degree in Science; preferably Microbiology or Biology

Experience

· 0 to 2 years of previous lab experience

· Equivalent experience working in a cGMP environment

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

· Knowledge of GMP regulations in cGMP manufacturing environment.

· Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills

· Excellent organization and planning skills.

· Strong attention to detail and ability to adhere to standard procedures.

· Ability to function in a rapidly changing environment