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, 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 base salary and benefits packages

OT available with rotational weekend and public holiday work

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Company
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.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Microbiologist to join our QC Microbiology team as a QC Scientist - 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

Raising and implementing Change Controls, CAPA

Participating in internal, client and regulatory audits

Preparing microbial trends and reports to provide microbiology expertise to internal teams

Supporting analytical development and technical transfer activities

Training QC Microbiology staff and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

Maintaining a safe working environment and following all EH&S requirements

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:

Minimum Three (3) years’ experience in a microbiology laboratory environment within food, pharmaceutical or pathology. Knowledge of bio-pharmaceutical processes and pharmaceutical guidelines preferred.

Background in Microbiology and/or related discipline.

Knowledge of cGMP, GLP and GDP. Familiarity with principles of aseptic techniques and microbiological testing preferred.

Experience with LIMS, GMP documentation and conducted training is advantageous

Strong communication, teamwork and organisation skills with a focus on accuracy, safety and continuous improvement

Full working rights in Australia. No Visa, those undergoing PR process 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.