Across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, we operate 26 locations and have over 5,000 colleagues, representing more than 25% of Thermo Fisher Scientific’s workforce in EMEA. In Ireland, we feature teams in Dublin, Limerick and remote locations. Our largest sites are in Horsham and Loughborough, England, and Inchinnan, Scotland. Given the size and scope of our presence in the UK / Ireland, it is not surprising that we have developed strong and enduring relationships with a wide array of customers from hospitals, universities, healthcare companies and life science / research organizations. Create your own Thermo Fisher Scientific story by learning more about us – the work we do throughout the UK / Ireland and the breadth of career opportunities we can offer you.
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We are very proud of what we do and work our hardest to ensure we continue to provide our customers with the world’s leading LIMS software. I love the diversity of my role – every day is different. It is so interesting to work with customers from so many industries and gain an understanding of what goes into producing the products we all take for granted in our daily lives. From the petrol we pump into our cars to the water in our taps; the medicines we take when feeling poorly to the milk and yoghurt we buy in the supermarket.
Knowing that the product I work with ensures all those things are produced and delivered safely and to spec – just wow!
Although I am part of a massive, global company, and feel all of the rewards and benefits that come with that, working at the Winsford site makes me feel like I’m a valuable part of the team. The site is relatively small, which means I can walk into the factory and talk to people in operations, learn about marketing from the product manager, spend time with the sales team and more.
I’m also part of the millennials ERG and have been able to lead an initiative to reduce the use of single use plastic cups in Winsford. Working for Thermo Fisher Scientific is special because you are genuinely encouraged and enabled to better yourself in areas inside and outside of your role, with the support of colleagues and management.
From working with leaders in setting the strategy, to monitoring and improving KPI’s, to facilitating improvement events – I interact with different departments and people every day. Our size and talent allows us to recognize where we can continually improve our products and processes. We then coach, train and develop employees further to keep raising the bar, improving quality and performance on a global scale.
Currently, I work as a Scientist in a Quality Control Laboratory accredited by UKAS, where bottled and plated media are tested to ensure that they meet the required standards. My job is to ensure that the products we manufacture here and sell to hospitals and major pharmaceutical companies are complying with the set standards and working in the desired way. This ensures we provide our customers with the best measures to treat patients or develop new medicines. I enjoy the variety of tasks that I come across and the flexibility to shift them from day to day. My job gives me great opportunities to gain laboratory experience and opens up different growth paths within the company, as well as allowing me to gain many valuable skills that are relevant to my career.
The opportunities surround you at Thermo Fisher as this is my fifth role. The best part about working here is the great team of people. I work with colleagues who are always willing to share their expertise and advice or just pitch in when a job needs doing. There is a great sense of teamwork and involvement.
It’s great to be part of a large organization like Thermo Fisher that somehow manages to capture a feeling of belonging. You are trusted and empowered to make decisions in order to achieve results. There are always plenty of opportunities to develop and learn. I still enjoy the challenges in my current role but can see potential opportunities in the future if I’m keen to try something new.
Previously, I worked in a lab providing diagnostics a doctor needs to deliver to a patient. The idea of the being the person behind the doctor, helping to support their work with patients, was very appealing to me when I was studying at university. At Thermo Fisher Scientific, a key phrase of our mission statement is “enabling our customers”. It’s an important reminder that even in roles behind the scenes, we are key contributors to making this world healthier.
slide 5 of 9 I am responsible for the department that prepares all our laboratory equipment as well as filling and packing the products we make in Dartford. We take great pride in knowing the products we manufacture make a difference to people’s lives. We use Practical Process Improvement tools, supported throughout our site, to continually improve our processes and problem solving abilities. Our department’s dedication to quality means that the customer not only gets the correct diagnostic kit but that all items are present and correct. This allows timely patient diagnosis, making the world a healthier place. The opportunities surround you at Thermo Fisher as this is my fifth role. The best part about working here is the great team of people. I work with colleagues who are always willing to share their expertise and advice or just pitch in when a job needs doing. There is a great sense of teamwork and involvement. Tom, Secondary Manufacturing Manager, DartfordNick, Scientist III, Global Product Support
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