Laboratory Technician, AST Discs

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific recently announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its microbiology business to Astorg, a leading pan-European private equity firm with deep expertise in healthcare, focused on a select set of subsectors, including pharmaceutical services and technology, medtech and related services, life science tools and diagnostics.

This decision follows a thoughtful evaluation as part of Thermo Fisher’s ongoing business strategy to actively manage and strengthen our portfolio.

We expect the transaction will be completed in the second half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and applicable regulatory approvals. Until the transaction is complete, Thermo Fisher will continue to operate the business.

If you join the microbiology business prior to the close of the transaction, your employment is expected to transition to Astorg.

For more information, please review:

Thermo Fisher’s press release

Astorg press release

What will you do?
 

• Maintain stocks of chemicals, bacterial organisms and consumables related to R&D projects;
• Ensure that the laboratory operates efficiently, including calibration of equipment and ordering of diverse materials;
• Support the laboratory safety and housekeeping processes through regular auditing;
• Assist with the maintenance of laboratory equipment, such as HPLCs;
• Conduct practical experiments that will advise product development and improvement decisions;
• Working with internal collaborators, you will support the execution of project tasks and produce laboratory reports;
• Working to defined procedures, you will feed into to the decision process for selection of methods in a project;
• Developing subject knowledge, you will interpret, and record, data and draw valid conclusions;
• Work to address problems, fix routine methods and interpret unexpected results;
• Handling both project and non-project activities, you will coordinate your own work and adapt to the changing business priorities;
• Along with your colleagues, you will assist in the development and maintenance of R&D processes.

Who we are looking for: (experience, skills & abilities)

• You are newly graduated with a degree or equivalent either in microbiology or related subject, or in chemistry or related subject;
• You have good basic laboratory skills (preferred if you have worked with microorganisms and chemicals);
• A good teammate, you are able to work effectively with others;
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• You are adept at coordinating your time and prioritizing your tasks.
   

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.