Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

About us:

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific and make a global impact. Our mission is to improve health, cleanliness, and safety worldwide. We empower our teams to achieve personal career goals and develop solutions for challenging problems like environmental protection, food safety, and cancer research.

Location/Division Specific Information:

This position is based onsite at our Barton, South Australia site. This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid work environment. The role plays an integral part in the production of microbiological media at our site. Some weekend work will be required. This is a full-time, parental leave cover contract until the end of April 2026.

What You'll Do:Involved in day-to-day routine QC laboratory work, including testing of samples of microbiological media and diagnostic products using prescribed methods.Testing of products includes but is not limited to pH, sterility, performance, and physical attributes.Facilitate Raw Material testing/release.Initiate non-conformance procedures and investigate internal and customer complaints.Participate in environmental monitoring of clean rooms and facilities.Provide technical support to operations if required.

Keys to Success:

Education:

Bachelor of Science (Microbiology or closely related degree), or equivalent experience, will be considered.

Experience:Minimum of 1 year industry work experienceValidated experience of working in a microbiology laboratoryStrong background in technical proficiency and laboratory analysis

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:Knowledge of quality systems, preferably experience in an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory or similarExperience working collaboratively within a team environment and unsupervised if requiredRight first-time demeanor with strong customer focusStrong communication skills - both written and verbal - and an individual who excels at finding solutionsAbility to work in a highly dynamic, frequently changing environment with a wide variety of people and perspectives.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:Laboratory work is undertaken in a PC2 laboratory environment and will involve the wearing of appropriate PPE

Benefits:

Join our team and take advantage of these phenomenal benefits! Apply now to learn more about the full range of benefits we offer.

Be part of a company that values your health and wellbeing. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and an Employee Assistance Program that offers confidential support for personal and work-related matters.Flexibility: Balance your work and personal life with flexible arrangements.Extra Leave: Benefit from generous leave policies, including the option to purchase additional leave, paid birthday leave, and company-paid parental leave.Charitable Giving & Volunteering: Make an impact with paid volunteer time to support non-profit organizations that matter to you.Learning & Development: Advance your career with access to online courses via Thermo Fisher Scientific University Plus and LinkedIn learning, workshops, and mentorship programs for continuous learning and skill development.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Australia WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality

Join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific to help our customers improve the world's health, cleanliness, and safety. Hear from our colleagues about why working with us is great. We are a team of over 100,000 colleagues who share the same values: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement. Together, we accelerate research, solve scientific challenges, innovate technology, and support patients. Start your story with us.

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