Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials
Job Description
Thermo Fisher Scientific recently announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its microbiology business to Astorg, a leading pan-European private equity firm with deep expertise in healthcare, focused on a select set of subsectors, including pharmaceutical services and technology, medtech and related services, life science tools and diagnostics.
This decision follows a thoughtful evaluation as part of Thermo Fisher’s ongoing business strategy to actively manage and strengthen our portfolio.
We expect the transaction will be completed in the second half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and applicable regulatory approvals. Until the transaction is complete, Thermo Fisher will continue to operate the business.
If you join the microbiology business prior to the close of the transaction, your employment is expected to transition to Astorg.
For more information, please review:
Thermo Fisher’s press release
Astorg press release
Job Description
Business Job Title: Stability Microbiologist
Job Profile Title: Stability Microbiologist
Direct Report To: Stability & Validation Supervisor
Group/ Division: Microbiology Division (MBD)
Career Band: 4
Career Track: Professional
Position Location: Basingstoke
Number of Direct Reports: 0
Working as part of our Microbiology Division (MBD), within the Specialty Diagnostics Group, you'll play an active part in helping us to achieve our mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. The Microbiology Division discovers microbiological solutions for the diagnosis of infectious disease and detection of bacterial contamination. We serve public health, clinical laboratories, food companies, environmental screening and pharmaceutical laboratories with a portfolio of products that include culture media, antimicrobial susceptibility testing solutions and market-leading molecular solutions for food safety testing.
Position Summary:
Based at the Thermo Fisher Scientific Microbiology Division Basingstoke site and reporting to the Stability Supervisor, the Stability Microbiologist will carry out testing on products in accordance with company standard operating procedures. The Stability Microbiologist will have day to day responsibility to review testing data and produce reports for both internal and customer use and contribute to the safe and effective functioning of the Microbiology laboratory. You will be part of a growing Stability & Validation Team within the Quality Function and be expected to work alongside colleagues in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering and Regulatory Affairs at Basingstoke and other sites from time to time. The Stability & Validation team has 4 team members who test all products manufactured at Basingstoke, Wesel and Perth. These products include culture media, Anti-microbial susceptibility tests (AST) and Prepared Media.
Responsibilities:
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To perform the following in accordance with regulatory guidelines and company requirements:
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Testing of products produced at Basingstoke, Wesel and Perth by a variety of techniques, including HPLC.
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Simulated transport validation and testing of all products.
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To review testing data and produce reports for internal and customer use.
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Organise storage of products under the required conditions, ensuring that the correct conditions are maintained throughout the storage period and ensuring that accurate records are kept.
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To alert the Product Stability Supervisor of potential problems, adhere to the deviation process for the specified product groups and assist with corrective action as required.
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To help maintain the Microbiology laboratory in a safe, tidy and efficient condition and to ensure safe working practices are maintained in accordance with the Microbiology Safety Training Units.
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To fulfil the responsibilities of the position as defined in the Health, Safety and Environmental policies and associated Codes of Practice. To actively promote Health and Safety awareness of all other employees.
Education & Technical Requirements:
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Degree in scientific subject (Microbiology or other related field)
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Previous end user of Oxoid products (Culture Media, AST products, PPM)
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Experience of HPLC an advantage, but not required as training will be provided
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Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
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Good working knowledge of SAP software an advantage, but not required as training will be provided
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Expertise in laboratory skills and techniques (pipetting, swabbing, streaking, pouring plates etc.)
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Good written and oral communication skills are essential.
Behavioral Competencies:
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Consistently demonstrates our 4i Values: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation & Involvement
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Puts the Customer First: Thinks and acts with the customer always in mind and is dedicated to meeting or exceeding customer expectations
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Owns Their Results: Takes personal accountability for daily presence, performance, and productivity; is highly reliable and consistently meets or exceeds job requirements; takes personal accountability for adherence to safety, compliance, quality, and security
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Finds a Better Way Every Day: Embraces continuous improvement, asks questions and seeks opportunities to learn from others and from new experiences; takes the initiative to share ideas on how to make jobs easier and strengthen performance
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Communicates Openly: Creates collaborative relationships by developing strong work relationships, displaying integrity and building trust across functions
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Problem Solves: Uses effective technical troubleshooting to root cause stage
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Drives for Results: Delivers consistent results by being action oriented, demonstrating organizational agility, and setting priorities effectively
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Demonstrates Composure: Able to remain calm and work methodically under pressure
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Effective Planning & Organizational Skills
