Quality Laboratory Microbiology Technician

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

As a Quality Assurance Microbiology Technician, you will have the opportunity to make an impact by:

• Performing laboratory testing in accordance with standard operating procedures, work instructions, and quality control plans
• Performing all general laboratory functions including preparing biological media, reagents, glassware, and equipment for bacteriological and chemical testing while maintaining a sufficient supply of consumable materials for delivering on tasks.
• Environmental monitoring of air and water including bioburden, bacterial endotoxin and viable & non-viable particulate.
• Issuing Certificates of Analysis and Certificates of Compliance as requested.
• Assisting in the management of non-conforming material and out of specification investigations.
• Participating in the development of new test procedures and modification of existing procedures as necessary as well as participating in ongoing product and process improvement efforts.
• Maintaining a well-organized, sufficiently detailed laboratory notebook documenting work and analyses performed; enters data into appropriate databases as necessary.

Your Skills and Expertise: 
To set you up for success in this role from day one, we are looking for the following qualifications:

• 1-3 years of related laboratory experience required.
• ASQ Certification as a Quality Technician or equivalent is desired and encouraged.
• B.S. Degree in Microbiology or Life Sciences is preferred

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Connecticut is $21.82–$32.72.

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