Scientist I – Microbiology Full-time NEW

Microbiologist

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Perform essential analyses that help ensure product quality and safety as part of our Microbiology team at Thermo Fisher Scientific. In this role, you'll conduct microbiological testing on raw materials, finished products, and environmental samples following established SOPs and GMP guidelines. Your responsibilities will include media preparation, culture maintenance, microbial identification, environmental monitoring, and equipment calibration. You'll document and analyze test results while maintaining strict compliance with quality standards. This position offers opportunities to contribute to method development, participate in validation projects, and work with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement. Your work will directly impact our mission of enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Conducts moderately complex microbiological testing of pharmaceutical raw materials, packaging components, finished products, and stability samples by internally developed and compendial test methods.

Recognizes and reports out-of-specification or unexpected results and non-routine product problems; recommends solutions. Assists with investigations as needed.

Maintains and troubleshoots analytical instrumentation as needed. Clearly and accurately communicates the results of work by documenting the testing/analysis and obtained results. Records and reports results of analysis in accordance with prescribed lab procedures and systems. Interact with clients on method validation activities or investigations.

Prepares and assists in filing regulatory documents in support of internal projects. Provides communications with outside departments, corporate sites, agencies, and clients.

Assists in writing SOPs and other instructional documents.

Cleans and organizes work area, instrumentation, and testing materials.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree required with no prior experience required in microbiology laboratory

• Preferred Fields of Study: Microbiology, Biology, or related scientific field

• Strong knowledge of GMP, GLP, and aseptic techniques

• Proficiency in microbiological testing methods including environmental monitoring, growth promotion, and microbial identification

• Experience with laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration

• Strong documentation and technical writing skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

• Experience with LIMS/SAP systems preferred

• Availability to work various schedules including weekends when required

• Physical ability to stand for extended periods, lift 10-35 pounds, and perform laboratory tasks requiring manual dexterity

• Must follow safety protocols and properly use PPE including lab coat, safety glasses, and gloves