QC Associate Scientist
Location: Basingstoke
Hours: Mon-Thu 8:00-16:00, Fri 8:00-14:30
Pay Rate: £13.55 per hour

Join the microbiology quality control team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where your work helps make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. As a QC Associate Scientist, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our products meet the highest safety and quality standards through meticulous testing and analysis.

Main Duties

Perform microbiology quality control testing
Prepare laboratory media for testing
Record and track test results in SAP
Help investigate out-of-specification (OOS) results
Use basic lab techniques (pipetting, streaking, plate pouring)
Check and maintain lab equipment
Help with cleaning, waste management, and stocking supplies
Work with teams such as QC, QA, Production, and Planning
Follow laboratory safety and quality proceduresRequirements

Degree (or studying towards) in Microbiology or related science
Basic laboratory skills
Ability to follow SOPs and testing methods carefully
Good numeracy and attention to detail
Experience in QC microbiology labs is helpfulWork Environment

Laboratory-based role
Casual dress code (jeans, t-shirt, jumper etc.)
Hair tied back if long, short nails required
Safety shoes and PPE providedIf you're passionate about quality and want to make a real impact in science, apply now - a member of our team will be in touch soon