Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

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.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

Job Title: Laboratory Specialist Microbiological Quality Control 

Location: Lengnau Switzerland 

Position Summary: 

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Laboratory Specialist Microbiological Quality Control to join our hardworking team. Your role will involve several tasks in the Microbiology Quality Control Department to support our efforts in the manufacture biologics as a contract development and manufacturing organization. 

Responsibilities: 

Perform routine laboratory sampling and testing. 

Complete documentation to company standards. 

Make sure all work aligns with departmental procedures and cGMP. 

Meet testing lead times, barring unforeseen circumstances. 

Communicate optimally and proactively with site colleagues. 

Implement health and safety procedures for personal and team duties. 

Undertake additional tasks as the need arises. 

Apply cGMP in all areas of work and business. 

Health & Safety: 

Understand and follow emergency procedures and safe systems of work. 

Align with all EH&S requirements. 

Promote safety behaviours in the working environment. 

Education and Experience: 

Bachelor in life sciences or apprenticeship as laboratory technician with several years of professional experience in the field of microbiology / life sciences / biomedical or similar 

Proven experience in a regulated laboratory environment 

GMP experience is recommended, training will be provided. 

Characteristics: 

Ability to work to critical timelines. 

Effective interpersonal skills at all operational levels. 

Self-motivated and proactive. 

EH&S: 

Understand and align with safe systems of work. 

Ensure compliance with EH&S rules, signage, and instructions. 

Report and investigate all accidents, near misses, and rule breaches promptly. 

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