QC Intern Microbiology
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Position Overview & Specifications
When youβre part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, youβll do challenging work, and be part of a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of $20 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world!
This role is responsible for the performing routine laboratory procedures and pharmaceutical analysis in support for the QC Micro Team.
Responsibilities:
- To perform quality control microbiological testing of incoming goods, intermediates and/or finished products
- To perform environmental monitoring of facilities, production environment and personnel under cGMP conditions.
- To handle consumable, reagent and reference standard stock control within the department.
- To perform routine equipment checks of laboratory equipment (balances, pH meters etc)
- To prepare, complete and archive technical documentation including but not limited to analytical write-ups, standard operating procedures, specifications, investigations and reports.
- To perform planned preventative maintenance and performance calibrations on equipment.
- To perform washing of laboratory glassware
- To coordinate laboratory waste disposal streams
- To prepare laboratory bench reagents and solutions to be used in analysis
- To maintain own training records and support and train other team members as required.
- To participate in continuous improvement activities and look for further opportunities to progress the team/department.
- To communicate effectively with others on site and internationally, and to participate with them in problem solving activities.
- Ensure cGMP is applied in their area of work and comply with cGMP in all areas of the business.
- To work with HSE, cGMP and 5S in mind at all times.
- To carry out any other tasks which may be required from time to time.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
- Working towards a degree in Microbiology or strongly related scientific discipline
- Theoretical and practical experience of analytical techniques and laboratory equipment
- Effective communication skills at all internal and external levels.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent organisational skills
- 0+ years of experience
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 70,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular missionβenabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Biotech & Pharmaceuticals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for QC Intern Microbiology roles across Thermo Fisher Scientific's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Biotech & Pharmaceuticals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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