QC Associate Scientist
Location: Basingstoke
Hours: Mon-Thu 8:00-16:00, Fri 8:00-14:30
Pay Rate: £13.55 per hour
Join the microbiology quality control team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where your work helps make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. As a QC Associate Scientist, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our products meet the highest safety and quality standards through meticulous testing and analysis.
What you'll do
* Perform microbiological quality control testing in line with established methods and SOPs.
* Prepare and test culture media.
* Accurately record and report results using SAP Quality Management systems.
* Investigate and document any out-of-specification results (OOS).
* Maintain laboratory equipment, cleanliness, and consumables.
* Follow all safety, quality, and environmental procedures.
* Take part in team meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Collaborate effectively with teams including QA, Manufacturing, and Planning.
What we're looking for
* Degree (or working towards one) in Microbiology or a related scientific discipline - equivalent experience also considered.
* Experience in a microbiology lab (academic or industrial).
* Strong attention to detail and adherence to procedures.
* Solid basic lab skills - pipetting, plate pouring, streaking, and swabbing.
* Good numeracy and data recording skills.
* Familiarity with SAP and MS Office is an advantage.
* Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
* Reliable, organised, and safety-conscious.
Work environment
* Casual dress code - jeans, T-shirts, and jumpers welcome.
* Hair must be tied back if longer than shoulder length; short nails required.
* PPE and safety shoes provided.
* Onsite laboratory setting.
If you're passionate about quality and want to make a real impact in science, apply now - a member of our team will be in touch soon!
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