R&D AST Scientist I Full-time

Scientist I, Microbiology

Work Schedule: Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions: Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description: Business Job Title: Scientist I, Microbiology

Job Profile Title: Scientist I, Microbiology

Direct Report To: Manager Microbiology

Group/ Division: SDG / MD

Career Band: 4

Career Track: Professional

Position Location: UK – East Grinstead – The Birches Unit 19

When you are part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will do challenging work, and join 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 more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and chances to create significant contributions to the world.

Joining Thermo Fisher Scientific means engaging in stimulating tasks within a team that appreciates excellence, excellence, and creativity. You will have chances to create a substantial impact with ample resources and avenues for innovation.

Collaborate with the R&D Manager and work alongside the R&D Technical Lead on assigned R&D tasks, including Drug Development and R&D Projects.

Responsibilities:

• Drug development: Handle all components of manual/autoread drug development, which includes participation in customer meetings, correspondence management, adherence to specific requirements, maintenance of batch records, oversight of wet and dry plate manufacturing processes, conducting MIC and bioassay testing, monitoring solution stability, working to IVDR standards, analyzing results, preparing reports for internal and external audiences, updating documentation, and implementing production procedures.
• Complete all aspects of data collection, including plate manufacture and software, dry vs. wet testing, culture collection monitoring, collaborating with the R&D Data Analyst on agreement rates, specimen data, and well difference reports, as well as internal and customer reporting, along with algorithm implementation.
• Validation/verification projects: Manage R&D projects from protocol writing, risk assessments, planning with time/4-box and Gantt charts, coordinating project and management team meetings, scheduling with other departments, testing, result analysis, reporting, and coordinating final QA/all department sign-off.
• Updating protocols and SOPs: Ensure the maintenance of general laboratory equipment on a weekly and monthly basis.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Proficient in the use of the MS Office suite
• High attention to detail
• Ability to communicate openly with colleagues and customers
• Work flexibly to ensure deadlines are met
• Degree or equivalent experience required
• Experience in cGMP or GMP environment