Scientist - HPLC / GMP

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.

Essential Functions:

• Develops, troubleshoots and conducts chromatography based experiments in support of drug product process development
• Performs HPLC and CE release and stability testing on drug products
• Maintains accurate records of experiments and results in an electronic laboratory notebook and authors reports as assigned in compliance with applicable SOPs and guidelines
• Designs, executes, and interprets experiments with a high degree of reliability and independence
• Performs basic statistical analysis of experimental data, where appropriate
• Maintains general lab equipment, including CE and HPLC systems.
• Demonstrates knowledge of scientific principles and basic understanding of applicable drug development regulations
• Performs other duties as assigned

At PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. We offer continued career advancement opportunities, award winning training and benefits focused on the health and wellbeing of our employees.

To learn how PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific can advance your career, apply now!

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or Scientific Field, or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
• Previous industry experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job:
• Scientist: With a bachelor's degree comparable to 2+ years

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.

Preferred Experience:

• 2+ years of GMP QC testing experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• A basic knowledge of cGMPs (desired but not required)
• HPLC or CE Testing experience **Required**
• Experience with biorelevant dissolution testing
• The ability to work successfully in both a team/matrix environment as well as independently
• The ability to work in a fast pace environment, manage priorities, and maintain timelines for multiple projects
• Self-motivated, organized and detail oriented

Working Environment:

PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and well being 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:

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!