Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
Laboratory SettingJob Description
Research Scientist Inhalation
Join Us as a Research Scientist Make an Impact at the Forefront of Innovation
We have successfully supported the top 50 pharmaceutical companies and more than 750 biotechs spanning 2700 clinical trials across 100 countries in the last 5 years.
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.This role is based at our GMP analytical testing facility in Athlone Co. Westmeath.
As a Research Scientist Inhalations you will
conduct and provide technical guidance on scientific method development and validation projects and/or other specialty technologies studies
OR perform troubleshooting for own and others instruments methods procedures and in writing protocols and reports. You will design and execute method development/validation studies independently and interpret and review analytical data for self and others
OR design and execute multiple stability and inhalation procedures as well as assists others in performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting on multiple instruments (HPLC GC UPLC ICP-MS LC/MS GC/MS etc.) and multiple detection techniques (UV FL CAD ELSD IC etc.) methods and procedures.
You will routinely act as the technical project leader for multiple projects provide updates review and evaluate data write reports and protocols.
What Youll Do:
Independently performs analytical method development/ optimization/ validation and/or other specialty technologies studies OR method transfers for pharmaceutical compounds or equivalent levels of expertise.
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 Requirements:
Bachelors degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
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:
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
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.
Why Join Us
When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific you become part of a global team that values passion innovation and a commitment to scientific excellence. Youll work in an environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experienceand where your contributions truly make a difference.
Apply today to help us deliver tomorrows breakthroughs.
Required Experience:
IC
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