Thermo Fisher's clinical research business is a leading global contract research organization and world leader in serving science. We are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our mission – to enable our customers to make the world healthier, safer, and cleaner.

Within our Analytical Services team, we have a functional service provider solution, which is a unique partnership that allows our customers to leverage the experience of our staff, while allowing you, the employee, to gain direct experience working onsite at a pharmaceutical/ biopharmaceutical company, all while maintaining full-time benefits.

Our teams support career growth whether you are looking for long term opportunities within the scientific ladder, to pursue project management, or develop into a leader - these are just a few career pathways available once your become a part of the Thermo Fisher's Clinical Research Group team.

To learn how Thermo Fisher's Clinical Research Group can advance your career, apply now!

A day in the Life:

As a Research Scientist, you will work in an analytical team supporting the entire commercial, small product portfolio. The position will be a blend of analytical chemistry lab work and administrative duties. The essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Work in a GMP laboratory performing method validations and transfers.

• Perform HPLC, Dissolution, method validation, method transfer, and change control tasks as needed.

• Assist in laboratory investigations at commercial sites; method troubleshooting.

• Data review and analysis

• Author commercial methods into organization systems

• Initiate and manage analytical test method change controls

• Support documentation change activities within Pharma Analytical Sciences group

Education and Experience:

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

• AND 8 years of experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job.

• OR PhD in relevant field AND 4 years of experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job.

• In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Solid understanding and knowledge of general chemistry and separation science

• Experience in a regulated GMP lab.

• Experience using QMS system such as Infinity to manage change controls

• Experience with separations techniques (HPLC, UPLC, GC, etc.)

• Experience with dissolution, FT-IR, UV/VIS spectrophotometry, titrations, etc.

• Experience in reviewing data for accuracy, compliance, and completeness.

• Experience with Empower or equivalent chromatographic integration software

• Experience with ELN and/or LIMS systems is a plus

• Familiar writing technical reports

• Proficiency on technical operating systems

• Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities

• Effective oral and written communication skills

• Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team

Working Environment:

Thermo Fisher Scientific Clinical Research Group 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.

• As a condition of employment with PPD, in this role, you must have received your Covid-19 vaccine and you must disclose proof of your vaccination status upon employment.

Our 4i Values:

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.

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