Scientist III, Microbiology

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, 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.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Scientist III, QC Microbiology

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Location / Division Specific Information

Work onsite in San Francisco, CA at CTx Thermo Fisher Scientific. We advance cell therapies for cancer, rare diseases, and other conditions.

What you will do

• Perform all functions within the QC Microbiology laboratory ensuring site compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements.
• Coordinate work schedules for the team and be accountable for daily laboratory activities to ensure flawless quality output.
• Ensure testing is performed accurately and timely to meet production schedules and project timelines, including microbial limits, routine EM, sterility, growth promotion, etc.
• Coordinate testing for incoming raw materials, facility environmental monitoring, in-process, cell banks, and formulated drug products.
• Author, revise, and review specifications, SOPs, and other documents related to the QC Micro Lab.
• Train new hires on department processes, procedures, and tools.
• Lead quality event investigations and provide resolutions to issues arising from QC Micro laboratory operations.
• Represent the QC micro department during audits, inspections, and site visits.
• Validate and verify microbial methods ensuring alignment with regulatory and company requirements.
• Review and approve documentation and data generated by the laboratory.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues across manufacturing, engineering, AD/PD, and QC staff to resolve technical issues and direct activities.
• Support cross-functional teams to develop contamination control strategies and aseptic process manufacturing controls.
• Support site safety initiatives.
  
  

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in science, preferably Microbiology or Biology, or related life-sciences field. Minimum 5 years of proven experience in a cGMP-regulated lab setting.

Experience

• At least 2 years of team lead experience in a Quality/Analytical role within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Knowledge of QC microbiology techniques is required with experience in cGMP regulated laboratory environment.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to drive functional, technical, and operational excellence.
• Firm knowledge of cGMP regulations.
• Technical expertise with compendial and product-specific QC microbiology methodologies.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Proven understanding of applicable regulatory requirements as it relates to analytical method transfer, microbial verification, ICH, USP, etc.
• Demonstration of a logical approach to solving scientific problems.
  
  

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Compensation And Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $100,000.00–$149,950.00.

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