Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
Job Description
Job Title: Quality Control Laboratory Assistant (Apprenticeship)
Location: East Grinstead
When you're part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do challenging work, and be part of a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.
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Position Summary:
To support the Quality Control testing processes by undertaking general laboratory maintenance to ensure the Department remains functional. This is a flexible position covering all general laboratory maintenance skill areas (bacteria recovery, stock maintenance, media manufacture) and some testing of raw materials.
This role is a 2 year apprenticeship which will involve working and studying at a local college. This is not a graduate position
Responsibilities:
- Preparing bacterial cultures.
- Testing of product accessories (Dosing Heads).
- Manufacture of agar media.
- Monitoring and replenishing lab stock.
- Conducting environmental monitoring of the production areas.
- Keeping the laboratory in a tidy and clean condition.
- Equipment calibration.
- Waste disposal.
- Any other duties deemed to be within the capability of the post holder.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate openly and work well within a team.
- Work flexibly to ensure deadlines are met.
- Competent in the use of the MS Office Suite.
- GCSE English and Maths.
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 110,000 extraordinary minds has an outstanding story to tell. Join us and contribute to our mission-enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer!
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.