Microbiologist

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Office

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION:
Join our Quality Control team at Thermo Fisher Scientific where you'll make meaningful contributions to our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. As a Microbiologist, you'll perform testing and analysis to ensure product quality while working with state-of-the-art analytical equipment in a GMP environment. You'll conduct testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products using various analytical techniques, evaluate test data, document results, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives. This role offers excellent opportunities for professional growth while working alongside colleagues who share your commitment to science and quality.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Advanced Degree with no prior experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of experience, preferably in pharmaceutical/biotech industry

• Preferred Fields of Study: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Molecular Biology or related scientific field

• Additional certifications in Quality Control/GMP practices beneficial

• Strong knowledge of GMP regulations and quality systems requirements

• Proficiency in analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, MS, spectrophotometry

• Experience with microbiological and biochemical testing methods

• Demonstrated expertise in data analysis and investigation of out-of-specification results

• Strong documentation skills and proficiency with laboratory information management systems

• Knowledge of relevant regulatory standards (ISO, FDA, USP, EP)

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow written/verbal procedures accurately

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

• Clear written and verbal communication skills in English

• Experience with laboratory automation systems preferred

• Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma principles beneficial

Key responsibilities:

• Performs/ensures environmental monitoring: collects and evaluates air, surface, and water samples.

• Prepares environmental monitoring trends and annual reports.

• Performs/ensures microbiological, physicochemical, and biochemical testing of product and raw materials.

• Performs gowning qualification of operators which involved in aseptic process.

• Engages in aseptic process simulation and process validation: conducts and validates microbiological testing.

• Prepares procedures and instructions, trains department employees.

• Conducts gowning qualification for operators participating in aseptic procedures.

• Supervises deviations in production environment monitoring and performs non-conformity prevention.

Salary

1983- 2970 gross/month

The final offer will depend on the candidate’s experience, skills, and competencies.

What we offer

• Annual performance bonus and additional financial benefits

• Comprehensive health package, including private health, life and accident insurance

• Wellbeing support for employees and their family members, including mental health consultations, health check-ups, vaccinations, and on-site health initiatives

• Opportunities for professional growth through internal training, access to Thermo Fisher e-University, and continuous development

• The opportunity to work in a global, innovation-driven organization and collaborate with international teams

• Daily benefits such as subsidized meals, gym access, and company transportation

• An inclusive and supportive culture, with team events and community initiatives

• 2 additional paid volunteering days per year

Additional Information

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Compensation

The monthly salary range estimated for this position based in Lithuania is €1 983,33–€2 970,83.