Location: Basingstoke
Hours: Mon-Thu 8:00-16:00, Fri 8:00-14:30
Pay Rate: £13.55/hour
Contract: 6‑month
Employer: Thermo Fisher Scientific
As a QC Associate Scientist you will work in the microbiology quality control team, ensuring our products meet strict safety and quality standards. You will support Thermo Fisher Scientific’s mission to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer by testing materials and finished products in the lab.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform microbiological quality control testing following established methods and SOPs.
* Prepare and test culture media.
* Record and report test results accurately using SAP Quality Management systems.
* Investigate and document out‑of‑specification (OOS) results.
* Maintain laboratory equipment, cleanliness, and consumable stock levels.
* Follow all safety, quality, and environmental procedures.
* Participate in daily team meetings and continuous improvement activities.
* Communicate effectively with other teams such as QA, Manufacturing, and Planning.
Requirements
* Degree (or working toward one) in Microbiology or a related scientific subject; equivalent experience will also be considered.
* Experience working in a microbiology lab (academic or industrial).
* Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures.
* Basic lab skills (pipetting, plate pouring, streaking, swabbing, etc.).
* Good numeracy and data recording skills.
* Familiarity with SAP and MS Office is an advantage.
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
* Reliable, safety‑conscious, and organized.
Work Environment
* Casual dress code (jeans, t‑shirts, jumpers acceptable).
* Hair tied back if longer than shoulder length; short nails required.
* PPE and safety shoes provided.
* Onsite laboratory environment.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Science
Industry
Research Services
Apply now and a member of our team will be in touch!
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