Scientist I, Microbiology
About The Position
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer. Perform essential analyses that help ensure product quality and safety as part of our Microbiology team at Thermo Fisher Scientific. In this role, you'll conduct microbiological testing on raw materials, finished products, and environmental samples following established SOPs and GMP guidelines. Your responsibilities will include media preparation, culture maintenance, microbial identification, environmental monitoring, and equipment calibration. You'll document and analyze test results while maintaining strict compliance with quality standards. This position offers opportunities to contribute to method development, participate in validation projects, and work with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement. Your work will directly impact our mission of enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of GMP, GLP, and aseptic techniques
- Proficiency in microbiological testing methods including environmental monitoring, growth promotion, and microbial identification
- Experience with laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration
- Strong documentation and technical writing skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong verbal and written communication abilities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Must follow safety protocols and properly use PPE including lab coat, safety glasses, and gloves
Nice To Haves
- Some work experience in a GMP/GLP environment preferred
- Experience with LIMS/SAP systems preferred
Responsibilities
- Conduct microbiological testing on raw materials, finished products, and environmental samples following established SOPs and GMP guidelines.
- Perform media preparation, culture maintenance, microbial identification, environmental monitoring, and equipment calibration.
- Document and analyze test results while maintaining strict compliance with quality standards.
- Contribute to method development.
- Participate in validation projects.
- Work with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement.
Benefits
- The estimated annualized pay range for this position in Ontario is $51,200.00–$76,850.00.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
