Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Laboratory Setting, No contact lens allowed; prescriptive glasses will be provided, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Make an impact with a global leader in scientific innovation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits packages

• Penalty rates for rotational weekend and public holiday work

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

About the Role

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll be part of a team whose work truly matters. Every day, our people help make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Our QC Microbiology team plays a key role in supporting the manufacture and release of life-changing biopharmaceutical products.

• We are seeking a Microbiologist to join our QC Microbiology team as a Sr QC Technician
• Microbiology. In this role, you will perform microbiological testing and sampling, support quality systems, contribute to investigations, and work collaboratively across departments to maintain high standards of compliance and product quality.
  This role includes participation in rotational OT weekend and public holiday work.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Performing microbiological testing including bioburden, of process intermediates, crude harvest, drug substance and WFI

• Conducting sampling of environmental monitoring and WFI

• Perform growth-promotion testing, isolates sub-culturing and preliminary confirmatory tests

• Conduct technical evaluation of growth detected and microbial identifications obtained

• Maintaining laboratory stock, equipment and GMP documentation

• Recording results accurately to meet regulatory and quality standards

• Preparing, reviewing and updating SOPs, test methods and technical reports

• Supporting investigations including deviations, OOS/OOT and laboratory events

• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

About You

You’ll succeed in this role if you enjoy problem-solving, working collaboratively and contributing to high-quality scientific outcomes.

We’re looking for:

• Tertiary Science qualification (Microbiology or closely related degree)

• Knowledge of bio-pharmaceutical processes and pharmaceutical guidelines advantageous

• Familiarity with principles of aseptic techniques and microbiological testing preferred.

• Knowledge of GLP, cGMP, and Quality Principles.

• Full working rights in Australia. Visa with >2 years expiration date with long-term plan will be considered

What’s in it for You?

• Join a global leader with real opportunities to grow your career

• Access ongoing training through Thermo Fisher University

• Work with supportive leaders and a collaborative team

• Competitive salary + industry-leading benefits

• Be part of work that makes a meaningful difference

Ready to Start Your Story?

If you want to build your career while helping deliver life-changing science, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with Thermo Fisher Scientific.