Operator ll, Manufacturing

Basingstoke, United KingdomFull-timePosted Jul 16, 2026

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials, Working at heights

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

Position Summary:

Working for a Microbiology company that makes products that help make the world a healthier, cleaner and safer place. Working as a Process Operator within a manufacturing environment, you will work a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday on a rotating shift pattern alternating between 06:00-14:00 one week and 14:00-22:00 the following week. In this role you will be part of a fast paced and highly dynamic team that is responsible for all aspects of manufacturing and packaging Dehydrated Culture Media products.

Responsibilities:

  • Report unsafe or unethical practices immediately through the appropriate channels.

  • Play an active role within daily departmental meetings.

  • Monitor, track and regularly report to your supervisor/manager on your daily goals.

  • Actively engage in regular performance and development conversations and act on feedback.

  • Understand the performance metrics, safety metrics and practices for your team/department.

  • Updating stock management system (SAP) following the completion of allocated tasks.

  • Maintain own training records within company quality management system (MasterControl).

  • Follow defined process to create a batch manufacturing record, print labels, use correct materials and equipment to create the required product.

Experience, skills & abilities required:

We’re looking for someone who:

  • Has good literacy and numeracy skills, demonstrates good attention to detail, the ability to follow written instructions, record data accurately and is comfortable using a computer, including e-mail.

  • Has the ability to meet the physical demands of the role which includes manual lifting of multiple 25kg bags of materials.

  • Manufacturing experience is preferred, however, is not essential.

  • Consistently demonstrates our 4i Values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation & Involvement

  • Puts the Customer First

    • ​​Thinks and acts with the customer always in mind and is dedicated to meeting or exceeding customer expectations.

    • Can explain who their customers are, and how their daily work impacts the customer.

  • Owns Their Results

    • Takes personal accountability for their daily presence, performance, and productivity and always exercises good judgement.

    • Is highly reliable and consistently meets or exceeds job requirements

    • Takes personal accountability for adherence to safety, compliance, quality, and security.

  • Finds a Better Way Every Day

    • Embrace continuous improvement, asks questions and seeks opportunities to learn from others and from new experiences.

    • Takes the initiative to share ideas on how to make jobs easier and strengthen our performance.

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