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Work Schedule

10 hr shift/days

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, 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.)

Job Description

Analyst I, QC Microbiology

Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Viral Vector Services (VVS) is a rapidly growing, gene therapy contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that is seeking sharp individuals to bring the highest quality processes, products and testing to our clients. Our employees are committed to making a difference in our organization, for our client partners and the patients we serve. We are looking for top talent with proven competencies and strong character to join our team and help lead our organization into the future.

Location

Plainville, MA

How will you make an impact

The Associate will complete microbiology assays such as bioburden, endotoxin, and growth promotion. The incumbent will also support equipment, documentation, investigations and improvement initiatives within QC Microbiology. Works cohesively with peers and QC Microbiology management.

What will you do?

Performs routine environmental monitoring and critical utility sampling, routine microbiology assays, growth promotion, and method suitability testing.

Performs inventory and stocking of QC lab.

Reviews data and enter results into LIMS system

Performs routine laboratory preventative maintenance and cleaning

Investigates alert and action level results, as well as support deviation initiation and writing

Provides data to external departments to facilitate investigation closure, support action notice sampling, investigative sampling when required, as well as isolator sampling

Train junior analysts!

Drafts and revises technical documents (SOPs, Work Instructions) and assist with continually improving on the job training

Special Requirements

Ability to gown and gain access to cleanroom and utility areas

Position requires frequent bending, stooping, standing, and ability to lift 40lbs

Ability to work with strong chemical odors such as Spor-Klenz or bleach

Position is considered essential personnel and may be required to staff the lab during inclement weather or other internal/external emergency situations

Rotating holiday coverage

Occasional off shift hours may be required to meet business needs

How will you get here?

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences

Experience

0-1 years of industry experience performing environmental monitoring, critical utility and microbiological assays

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 70,000 outstanding minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

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