Analytical Instrumentation Specialist

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Job Description

Job Description

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. as a Analytical Instrumentation Specialist for Chromatography! This outstanding opportunity allows you to play a vital role in a world-class team dedicated to advancing science and technology. Located in the vibrant town of Athlone County Westmeath Ireland this position offers the chance to work at the forefront of scientific innovation.

Analytical Instrumentation Specialist

At Thermo Fisher Scientific we empower our employees to achieve their career goals while contributing to the development and delivery of life-changing therapies. Our dedication to enabling our customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer is at the heart of everything we do. With a global presence and a proven track record in clinical research youll be part of an ambitious and collaborative team.

Location/Division Specific Information

Our PPD Laboratory Services team directly impacts patient health through the expertise of our scientists and industry thought-leaders. As the world leader in serving science we strictly adhere to the highest standards of accuracy and quality ensuring every innovation is groundbreaking and outstanding.

Discover Impactful Work

You will provide system analysis for new laboratory instrumentation maintain existing equipment and assist in the validation and qualification of laboratory instruments. Your role will encompass troubleshooting repairs and support for laboratory personnel to meet specific sponsor timelines for analytical results.

A day in the Life

• Perform Performance Qualification (PQ) and repair on deployed instrumentation.
• Coordinate with Operations staff on the deployment of instrumentation.
• Conduct unit system testing including IQ (Installation Qualification) OQ (Operation Qualification) and calibration; perform validation testing as needed.
• Assist in developing Standard Operating Procedures and testing procedures for new technologies and performance qualification (PQ) regimens for existing technologies.
• Install new instrumentation and provide basic operator training to end-users.
• Evaluate lab support records for compliance with SOPs ensuring completeness and accuracy and report findings.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Chemical/Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5-8 years of hands-on experience in maintenance calibration and qualification of chromatography instrumentation.

Knowledge Skills Abilities

• Strong understanding of lab operations and the support needed within a lab setting.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting laboratory equipment.
• Knowledge of mass spectrometry liquid chromatography relational databases and instrumentation operation/data reduction.
• Familiarity with systems used at PPD or equivalent experience within the CRO/Pharmaceutical industry.
• Deep understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice).
• Ability to adhere strictly to laboratory policies and standard operating procedures.
• Proficient computer skills and effective communication abilities.
• Capability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently.

Work Environment

Thermo Fisher Scientific prioritizes the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support a balanced environment where individuals can thrive. The working environment for this role includes:

• Clear communication and understanding with diverse groups.
• Ability to work upright and stationary or standing for typical working hours.
• Capability to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Adaptability to non-traditional work environments.
• Proficiency with standard office equipment and technology.
• Potential exposure to hazardous elements typical in healthcare or laboratory settings.
• Ability to perform successfully under pressure while balancing multiple projects or activities.

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