QC Associate Scientist

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biotechnology company in Basingstoke seeks a Quality Control Associate Scientist to ensure products meet predefined quality standards. The role includes testing raw materials and finished products, maintaining quality records, and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a Level 6 qualification in Microbiology and a background in quality control testing in a laboratory setting. This role offers significant impact in important work like improving health outcomes and ensuring product quality.

Qualifications

• Level 6 education qualification or equivalent in Microbiology or a related subject.
• Effective planning and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and systematic decision quality.
• Good numeracy skills to follow methods and SOPs accurately.

Responsibilities

• Perform Quality Control Testing per specifications and quality systems.
• Complete OOS reports and assist with investigations.
• Train records maintained and controlled.
• Alert senior personnel of product problems and assist investigations.
• Record all test results in SAP Quality Management System.
• Engage in continuous improvement using PPI lean methodology.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective planning and organization

Problem solving

Education

Level 6 education qualification in Microbiology or related subject

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

When you work for Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will join 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 will be supported in achieving your career goals.

A quality control associate scientist works to ensure all media products meet predefined quality standards before they are released for use in laboratories, clinical settings, or industrial applications. This includes testing the raw materials, in-process products, and finished products, to ensure a high quality of consistency and performance according to regulatory and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Quality Control Testing in accordance with Oxoid test specifications and methods, ensuring testing is carried out and in line with the laboratory and company Quality system
• 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
• 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
• Build and maintain effective working relationships to ensure robust cross‑functional working, with key collaborators (including QC Manager, QC Team Leader, QA, Manufacturing Sciences, Production and Planning) to ensure targets are met
• Taking direction from your line manager and Lead Scientists regarding prioritization 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 address 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 fulfill the responsibilities of the position as defined in the Oxoid Health, Safety and Environmental policies and associated Codes of Practice

Minimum Qualifications

• Level 6 education qualification or equivalent in a Microbiology or related subject (Study towards level 6 or QBE will also be considered)
• Effective planning and organisation
• Decision Quality - High attention to detail and a systematic
• 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

• Significant experience of QC testing within a microbiology laboratory environment
• Composure – Able to remain calm and work methodically in a fast pace environment
• Significant experience in using SAP, and MS Office software packages
• Problem Solving - Effective in technical and planning 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).

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