Technical Expert (Associate Research Scientist) Pharma Athlone Ireland

Assoc Research ScientistPharma

At PPD part ofThermoFisher Scientificyoulldiscover 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 healthiercleanerand safer.

We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a stepbeyond throughresearchdevelopmentand delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100 countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research 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.

Location/Division Specific Information

Our PPD Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through theexpertiseof scientists industrythought-leadersand therapeutic guides. As the world leader in serving science our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations.

Discover Impactful Work:

The role of Associate Research Scientistis responsible forthe regulatory and scientific conduct of development and stability projects in thePharmaLaboratory. Performs troubleshooting across multiple assay formatsclientsand cell lines. Calculates and interprets data and records data in adherence with PPD SOPs and anyadditionalrequirements specific to the lab and/or client.

A day in the life:

• Independently performs analytical testing method optimization/validation and/or otherspecialisttechnologies studies OR method transfers for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in a variety of formulations and/or delivery systems. Understands and conforms to methods and protocols applicable to assigned tasks.Designsandcompletesexperiments independently.

• Reviews andcritiquesstudy protocols project status reports final studyreportsand other project-related technical documents.

• Communicates data and technical issues to clients on a weekly basis (or as needed).

• Provides technical mentorship and training to staff.

• Leads analytical (procedural and instrumental) troubleshooting sessions.

• Plandirectand implement improvements in systems and processes.

• Assistsin preparation and implementation of SOPs and quality systems.

• Reviews interprets and analyses data for technical quality and compliancetoprotocols methods SOPs clientcriteriaand Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).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

• Min.Degree or equivalent in Chemistry orsimilar

In somecasesan equivalency consisting of a combination of appropriate educationtrainingand/or directly related experience will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

• 5years experiencethat provides the knowledge and skills to perform the job

• Significant industry experience within an analytical testing laboratory and GMP environment is essential

Knowledge Skills Abilities

• Extensive technicalexpertisein HPLC/Chromotographycombined with othergeneral chemistry biochemistry techniquessuch as:

• GC

or

• LC/MS

or

• Analysis of Oligonucleotides

• Proven experience of method developmentand validation

• Ability to project management and deal with client audits

• Ideally experience in leading CMC studies including method validation

• Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities

• Ability to independently perform root cause analysis for method investigations

• Proven ability in technical writing skills

• Time management and project management skills

• Good written and oral communication skills

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

• Ability to train junior staff

Work Environment

ThermoFisher 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 withproficiency.

• 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 Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthiercleanerand safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100000 colleagues we share a common set of values - Integrity IntensityInnovationand Involvement - working together to accelerate research solve complex scientific challenges drive technologicalinnovationand support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD part ofThermoFisher Scientific where diverse experiences backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

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