Sr Scientist Bioanalytical LCMS
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
Laboratory Setting Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses gowning gloves lab coat ear plugs etc.)Job Description
This is a fully onsite role based at our bioanalytical laboratory in Richmond VA at 8700 Quioccasin Road. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this position and any relocation costs will be the responsibility of the candidate.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States withoutsponsorship.
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check whichincludes a drug screening.
At Thermo Fisher Scientific youll 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 Sr Scientist you will perform complex laboratory analysis of pharmaceutical products and proficiently use analytical instrumentation. Routinely act as the project leader on multiple projects interacts with clients reviews and evaluates data writes 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:
- Independently performs method validations method transfers and analytical testing of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in a variety of formulations and/or delivery systems. Understands and conforms to methods and protocols applicable to assigned tasks. Designs and drives experiments with minimal supervision.
- Prepares study protocols project status reports final study reports and other project-related technical documents.
- Communicates data and technical issues to the client and responds to client needs and questions.
- Mentors trains and coordinates laboratory activities of other team members and assists in troubleshooting instrument and analytical problems.
- Assists with quality systems and new equipment.
- Assists in designing method validation or method transfer protocols and establish project timelines.
- 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.
Keys to Success:
- BS degree 5 years of experience or
- MS degree 3 years of experience or
- PhD
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 Abilities:
- Solid understanding and knowledge of general chemistry and separation science liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LCMS) preferred
- Full understanding of laboratory requirements PPD & client SOPs ICH guidelines USP 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Immunoassays
- Machine Learning
- Biochemistry
- Assays
- Research Experience
- Spectroscopy
- Research & Development
- cGMP
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Data Analysis Skills
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