QA Microbiology Laboratory Technician

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

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

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $25 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or growing efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our distributed team of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an outstanding combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.

BioProcess Group (BPG)

Onsite role: Meriden, CT

The Quality Microbiology Laboratory Technician is responsible for performing a wide range of laboratory testing and environmental monitoring activities to ensure products meet specifications, regulatory compliance, and for continuous improvement of the manufacturing processes. This role involves execution standardized test procedures maintaining detailed documentation, and supporting investigations and quality assurance efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct environmental monitoring of air and water systems, including testing for bioburden, bacterial endotoxins, and viable/non-viable particulates.
• Perform routine and specialized testing of raw materials, incoming goods, intermediates, and/or finished products in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and quality control plans.
• Prepare biological media, chemical reagents, glassware, and equipment for bacteriological and chemical testing.
• Maintain adequate inventory of laboratory consumables to support uninterrupted testing operations.
• Issue Certificates of Analysis (CoA) and Certificates of Compliance (CoC) upon request, ensuring accuracy and traceability.
• Assist in the management of non-conforming materials and support investigations into out-of-specification (OOS) results.
• Participate in the development and validation of new test procedures and the refinement of existing protocols to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Contribute to ongoing product and process improvement initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain a well-organized and detailed laboratory notebook documenting all work performed, observations, and analytical results.
• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free laboratory environment.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in microbiology, biology. environmental science or strongly related scientific field with minimum 1-2 years of laboratory experience.
• Experience in basic microbiological techniques e.g. aseptic technique, bioburden testing, endotoxin testing, and environmental monitoring.
• Basic proficiencies in Microsoft Words, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow complex procedures accurately.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 100,000 extraordinary minds have a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Connecticut is $25.60–$28.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards