Work Schedule
Rotational 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.), Standing for full shift, Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials
Job Description
Job Title: Sr QC Technician
Reports To: Quality Control Team Leader
Group/Division: SDG/Microbiology
Career Band & Track: 3 / Professional
Job Family: Quality
Location: PERTH
No. of Direct Reports: 0
Day/Shift: Mon-Fri / Rotating Shifts
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Quality Control Team Leader – Microbiology Perth, the scientist will participate in the microbiological testing, contamination examination and physical examination of bottled and plated products as directed by the Team Leader or Quality Manager. The laboratory currently tests for contamination, microbiological and physical characteristics of approximately 1500 batches of bottled and plated media / month. The laboratory is accredited to UKAS for ISO 17025 testing procedures and also performs testing to CEN, ISO6222, EUCAST and CLSI methodologies.
Job Purpose:
To carry out the sampling and Quality Control testing of plated and bottled samples sent to the laboratory in a timely and accurate manner.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To adhere to the Company and departmental Health and Safety policy and guidelines.
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To ensure microbiological testing is conducted in a safe and secure manner.
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Perform tasks in accordance with the ISO 17025 & 13485 / 9001 Quality Management Systems and Quality Policies.
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Shall not be subject to external factors such a commercial, financial or other pressures that could affect impartiality.
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Shall act in accordance to the confidentiality and impartiality requirements as documented in the Quality Control Manual.
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To conduct testing procedures or other work as required by the QC Team Leader.
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To report non-conforming results to the QC Team Leader or Quality Manager.
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To follow defined laboratory procedures accurately when performing testing examinations and in accordance with UKAS and other regulatory requirements.
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To participate in PMD assessments using defined objectives including those from the Laboratory Scorecard.
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To support and actively participate in the PPI (Continuous Improvement) programme, (including Kaizens and JDI’s) within the Company.
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Is authorized to provide training to other members of staff once deemed suitable by the QC Team Leader of Quality Manager.
BACKGROUND/SKILLS
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
A degree or equivalent in a microbiological associated subject would be desirable, relevant laboratory experience or other relevant qualifications would also be considered.
The scientist should preferably have some experience of team working and time management and should have strong motivational skills.
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Have the ability to use own initiative and cope under pressure.
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Have excellent communication (written & verbal) and organisational skills.
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Be confident, pro-active, hard working and looking to make a difference.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities associated with it.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
