Main Description
This role is to support the QC Team by; ensuring all testing cultures are pure, manufacturing agar, and calibrating / maintaining QC equipment such as pipettes and the autoclave. The role also includes the responsibility to carry out site-wide environmental monitoring and finished product testing of Sensititre manufactured products.
| Required Qualifications | Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent qualifications) at grade 4/C or above (or with anticipated grades of 4/C or above) including Maths and English We can’t consider you for this position if you have significant prior experience of working within a Laboratory or if you are under the age of 18 upon starting due to working with live bacterial cultures |
| Salary | £456.38 per week |
| Benefits | Pension scheme available – employer contribution is dependant on employee %
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| Location | Units 17 – 19 Birches Industrial Estate East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 1XZ |
| Holiday Entitlement | 25 days + UK Bank Holidays |
| Hours of work | Start Time: 08:15 Finish Time: 17:00 (15:00 finish on Friday) X1 Unpaid 45 minute lunch break and x2 Paid 15 minute “tea” breaks – Daily |
| Duration | 24 months |
| Closing date | 31st July 2024 |
| Interview date | 1st August 2024 |
| Start date | 15th August |
| To apply | To apply, fill in your information in the online form below. If you are having difficulty in completing this, please contact recruitment on [email protected] for assistance. |
| Next Steps | Once the position has closed, shortlisted candidates will be invited via email to a one way video interview, you will have 3 days to complete it. |
JOB DESCRIPTION
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.
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
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ABOUT THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is an American-headquartered life science and clinical research company. It is a global supplier of analytical instruments, clinical development solutions, specialty diagnostics, laboratory, pharmaceutical and biotechnology services.
As part of the Special Diagnostics Group, the East Grinstead site manufactures the Sensititre Product Range. This is a product range dedicated to customisable antimicrobial susceptibility testing kits which has applications in clinical, research and vestiary environments.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Skills:
- High level of organisation
- Keen interest in science / microbiology
- Confident Communication
Personal qualities:
- Working well within a team.
- Management of own workload
- Interest in self-development
TRAINING TO BE DELIVERED
Apprenticeship Standard: Laboratory Technician Level 3
Training Provider: Cogent Skills Ltd
Qualification: Apprenticeship Certificate in Laboratory Technician Level 3
Delivery Model: Training will be completed online, but testing will be done in person, on site.
FUTURE PROSPECTS
On completion of this apprenticeship, you could be eligible to apply to the role of QC Technician which holds a higher level of responsibility to ensure all manufactured Sensititre Products are fit for customer use. Estimated QC Technician Band 4 base salaries range from £28’000-30’0000, with additional shift premium and bonus scheme.
THINGS TO CONSIDER
We can’t consider you if you are under the age of 18 upon starting due to Health and Safety as this position will require working with live bacterial cultures, or if you already have significant laboratory experience.
