QC Technician

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover impactful work, innovative thinking and a culture dedicated to working the right way, for the right reasons - with the customer always top of mind. The work we do matters, like helping customers find cures for cancer, protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe and delivering COVID-19 solutions. As the world leader in serving science, with the largest investment in R&D in the industry, our colleagues are empowered to realize their full potential as part of a fast-growing, global organization that values passion and unique contributions. Our commitment to our colleagues across the globe is to provide the resources and opportunities they need to make a difference in our world while building a fulfilling career with us. 

Discover Impactful Work: 

When you’re a part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment, or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals. 

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 teamwork 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 prioritisation 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 fulfil the responsibilities of the position as defined in the Oxoid Health, Safety and Environmental policies and associated Codes of Practice 

Education 

• 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 and Skills 

• 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). 

Benefits 

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.  

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com  

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. 

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