Research Scientist
Company: PPD
Location: Richmond
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
PPD clinical research services, Thermo Fisher Scientific's
clinical research business is a leading global contract research
organization providing comprehensive, integrated drug development,
laboratory and lifecycle management services. At PPD clinical
research services, we are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our
purpose- to improve health!Envision a workplace where you have a
direct impact on improving health, work alongside expert
scientists, use newest technologies and collaborate with industry
thought leaders and therapeutic experts. Welcome to PPD clinical
research services, where science is our passion, quality is our
commitment and people are the cornerstone of our success.As a
Research Scientist, you will conduct and provide technical guidance
on scientific method development and validation projects and/or
other specialty technologies studies OR perform troubleshooting for
your own and others instruments, methods, procedures, and in writie
protocols and reports. At PPD clinical research services, we hire
the best, develop ourselves and each other, andrecognizethe power
of being one team.Weoffer continued career advancement
opportunities, award winning training and benefits focused on the
health and wellbeing of our employees.Summarized Purpose:Conducts
and provides technical guidance on scientific method development
and validation projects and/or other specialty technologies studies
OR performs troubleshooting for own and others instruments,
methods, procedures, and in writing protocols and reports. Designs
and executes method development/validation and/or
extractable/leachable studies independently and interprets and
reviews analytical data for self and others OR designs and executes
multiple stability and inhalation procedures as well as assists
others in performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting on
multiple instruments (GC, ICP-MS, LC/MS, GC/MS etc.) and multiple
detection techniques (UV, FL, CAD, ELSD, IC etc.), methods and
procedures. Routinely acts as the technical project leader for
multiple projects, provide updates, reviews and evaluates data,
writes reports and protocols.Essential Functions:
Independently performs analytical method
development/optimization/validation, and/or other specialty
technologies studies OR method transfers for pharmaceutical and
biopharmaceutical compounds or equivalent levels of expertise and
experience in mass spectrometetry or other related areas such as
structural elucidation or extractable leachable testing in a
variety of formulations and/or delivery systems. Designs and
executes experiments independently for self and others.
Writes, reviews and critiques study protocols, project status
reports, final study reports and other project-related technical
documents.
Leads analytical (procedural and instrumental) troubleshooting
sessions.
Assists business development group in technical sales and
marketing, and presents posters at technical conferences.
Leads in preparation and implementation of SOPs and quality
systems, as well as developing innovative technology and in
evaluating and implementing new capabilities.
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).
Performs self and peer review of the data for accuracy and
compliance with reporting requirements prior to submission to QA
and issuance to customers.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic /
vocational qualification
Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and
abilities to perform the job (comparable to BS degree plus 8+
years' of experience or MS plus 6+ years' of experience, or PhD
plus 4+ years' of experience).
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:
Intermediate knowledge of general chemistry and separation
science
Full understanding of laboratory requirements, SOPs, ICH
guidelines, USP requirements and FDA guidance
Full knowledge of technical operating systems
Ability to independently optimize analytical methods
Ability to independently perform root cause analysis for method
investigations
Proven technical writing skills
Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
Effective written and oral communication skills as well as
presentation skills
Time management and project management skills
Ability to mentor others on technical operating systems
Ability to independently review and understand project
proposals/plans
Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team
Working Environment:PPD clinical research services 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
ideaswith diverse groups of peoplein a comprehensible and
reasonable manner.
Ableto work upright and stationary and/or standingfor 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 technologywith
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 4i Values:
Integrity - Innovation - Intensity - Involvement
If you resonate with our 4i values above, and ultimately wish to
accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some
of the world's most urgent health needs, submit your application -
we'd love to hear from you!
Diversity Statement
PPD is proud to be an affirmative action employer that values
diversity as a strength and fosters an environment of mutual
respect. PPD is committed to providing equal employment
opportunities without regard to age, race, color, pregnancy,
national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual
orientation, disability, veteran status or status within any other
protected group.
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Keywords: PPD, Richmond , Research Scientist, Other , Richmond, Virginia
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