Microbiology jobs in Melbourne VIC

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Position Summary

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.

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

How will you make an impact?

The Product Specialist – Microbiology is responsible for driving sales growth, lead generation, and customer engagement across the Microbiology portfolio. This field-based role combines technical expertise with commercial execution to support customers in all industry segments – Clinical, Pharmaceutical and Applied markets.

Working closely with Product Management, Sales, Technical, and Service teams, the Product Specialist ensures Thermo Fisher Scientific is a supplier of choice by delivering tailored solutions, executing territory strategies, and maintaining a strong sales pipeline aligned to commercial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Execution & Territory Management

• Achieve or exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets (AOP) with alignment of organisation margin objectives.
• Develop, implement, and regularly update strategic territory and account plans.
• Maintain existing business while identifying and developing new accounts and market segments.
• Execute an effective call cycle, including face-to-face (x 10 / week) and virtual customer (x 7 / week) engagements in line with organisational metrics.
• Provide accurate sales forecasting, demand tracking, and opportunity funnel management.

Product & Technical Expertise

• Promote the Microbiology portfolio, including prepared and dehydrated media, pathogen detection kits, PCR instrumentation, AST products, and related solutions.
• Develop a strong technical understanding of customer applications, regulatory environments, and workflow requirements.
• Conduct product demonstrations, seminars, and customer training activities.
• Collaborate with the Strategic Partnerships, Customer Care, Technical Support and Service teams to grow the business, resolve customer issues and ensure high customer satisfaction.
• Participate in internal product training and relevant industry scientific meetings and conferences.

Market Intelligence & Collaboration

• Gather and report market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback (including win/loss insights).
• Support Product Management with inventory planning, forecasting, and go-to-market initiatives.
• Work cross-functionally to support a whole-of-business sales approach.

Pipeline, CRM & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and timely records of customer interactions, opportunities, and forecasts within the CRM system (updated weekly).
• Ensure forecast accuracy within agreed tolerances.
• Adhere to Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) policies and contribute to a safe working environment.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or a related discipline (essential).
• Postgraduate qualifications (Master’s or PhD) are advantageous.

Experience

• 2–5 years’ experience in microbiology sales, product support, or laboratory-based microbiology (industrial, consulting, or research).
• Demonstrated sales success within life sciences or microbiology markets preferred.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong commercial acumen with proven sales process execution.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage time effectively, and prioritise results.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate strategy into execution.
• High attention to detail, strong CRM and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Customer-focused, solution-oriented, and driven by results.

Other Requirements

• Valid Australian driver’s license.
• Requirement to travel regularly within the assigned territory (typically 25–30%), including conferences, meetings and training events.

Join our team and take advantage of these great benefits! Apply now to learn more about the full range of benefits we offer.

• Health & Wellbeing: Join a company that prioritizes your health & wellbeing with comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and an Employee Assistance Program providing confidential support for personal and work-related issues.
• Flexibility: Balance your work and personal life with flexible arrangements.
• Extra Leave: Benefit from generous leave policies, including the option to purchase additional leave, paid birthday leave, and company paid parental leave.
• Charitable Giving & Volunteering: Make an impact with paid volunteer time to support non-profit organizations that matter to you.
• Learning & Development: Advance your career with access to online courses via Thermo Fisher Scientific University Plus and LinkedIn learning, workshops, and mentorship programs for continuous learning and skill development.

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