Scientist III - Bioanalytical Lab (HPLC/MS)
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Work Schedule
First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions
Laboratory Setting

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on - now and in the future.

Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic experts. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations.

Discover Impactful Work:

As a Scientist III you would perform complex laboratory analysis of pharmaceutical products and proficiently uses analytical instrumentation, calculate and analyze data and record data in adherence with PPD SOP's and the industry. You will routinely act as the project leader on multiple projects, interact with clients, review and evaluates data, write reports and protocols. Responsible for the scientific conduct of the project and communication of regulatory issues with senior level team members.

A day in the Life:

• Performs analytical method development/optimization/validation, and/or other specialty technologies studies
  
• Performs a variety of complex sample preparation and analysis procedures
  
• Works with multiple functional groups to meet business needs
  
• Plans and organizes work with periodic supervision
  
• Sets up and maintains analytical instrumentation
  
• Trains on routine operation, maintenance and theory of analytical instrumentation, SOPs, and regulatory procedures and guidelines
  
• Ensures QA findings are addressed appropriately
  
• Communicates project status to project leaders
  
• Provides assistance and training to other team members
  
• Performs work assignments accurately, and in a timely and safe manner
  
• Reviews, interprets, and analyzes data for technical, quality and compliance to protocols, methods, SOPs, client criteria and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
  

Keys to Success

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
  

Experience

• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5+ years') or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.
  
• OR Masters degree and previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable 3+ years)
  
• OR PhD
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Experience with sample preparation and extraction techniques
  
• Experience with HPLC, Mass Spec and biological matrices strongly preferred
  
• Full understanding of laboratory requirements, PPD & client SOPs, ICH guidelines, GLP requirements and FDA guidance
  
• Ability to apply Microsoft Excel and Word to perform tasks
  
• Proficiency on technical operating systems
  
• Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
  
• Effective oral and written communication skills
  
• Proven ability in technical writing skills
  
• Time management and project management skills
  
• Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team
  
• Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
  
• Ability to train junior staff
  

Work Environment

Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
  
• Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
  
• Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
  
• Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
  
• Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
  
• May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
  
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
  

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

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.

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