Job Description

QC Microbiology Associate I

Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Viral Vector Services (VVS) is a rapidly growing, multifaceted 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 proficiencies and strong character to join our team and help lead our organization into the future.

Location/Division Specific Information

Location: Plainville, MA

Shift: Sunday-Wednesday (4 x 10 Hour Shifts)

How you will make an impact…

The Associate will be an integral member of the group ensuring routine environmental monitoring and critical utility testing throughout the facility. Additional key focuses will be to assist in the timely completion of in-process and release testing of clinical and commercial grade biopharmaceuticals, qualification/validation of analytical methods for support of viral vector cGMP compliant manufacturing and the transfer and validation of methods from clients. The incumbent will also support equipment, documentation, investigations and improvement initiatives withing QC Microbiology. Works cohesively with peers and QC Microbiology management.

What you will do…

• Conduct environmental monitoring and critical utility testing
• Conduct routine microbiology assays including bioburden, endotoxin testing, growth promotion, and plate enumeration.
• Record and report results of analysis in accordance with prescribed lab procedures and systems
• Recognize and report out of specification or unexpected results
• Perform daily lab cleaning, preventative maintenance of equipment, ordering of supplies, and autoclaving of equipment.
• Perform all duties in strict compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices, and Safety guidelines.
• Maintain the necessary compliance status required by company and facility standards.
• Take part in process improvement initiatives & having a voice within the department.

How will you get here?

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in science; preferably Microbiology or Biology

Experience

• Experience performing environmental monitoring, critical utility sampling and microbiological assay is a plus
• 0 + years in a GMP Environment required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to gown and gain access to cleanroom and utility areas
• Ability to work with Spork-Klenz and 70% IPA.
• 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
• Must be fluent in English

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. A one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

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