Job Description

　　Associate Scientist, Pharma

　　At PPD, part of 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, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralised 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 the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and 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:

　　As Associate Scientist Pharma you will perform a variety of routine to complex sample preparation and analysis procedures to quantitatively measure pharmaceutical compounds in a variety of formulations.

　　A Day in the life:

　　Performs a variety of routine to complex sample preparation and analysis procedures to quantitatively measure pharmaceutical compounds

　　Follows validated or experimental analytical procedures with periodic direct supervision.

　　Responsible for review and compilation of results and data comparison against SOP acceptance criteria, methodology, protocol and product specifications.

　　Problem solves with assistance pertaining to extraction and/or instrumentation problems.

　　Trains on routine operation, maintenance and theory of analytical instrumentation, SOPs and regulatory procedures and guidelines.

　　Manages QC/QA responsibilities without supervisor or QA input.

　　Communicates project status to project leader.

　　Performs work assignments accurately, and in a timely and safe manner.

　　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 & Experience

　　B.S./B.A. in Chemistry or related field with of 1 years’ experience in analytical testing laboratory.

　　1+ years in an analytical environment with experience utilising HPLC

　　Other techniques should include GC, KF, UV-Vis, FT-IR, etc.

　　Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

　　Knowledge of applicable regulatory authority, compendium and ICH guidelines

　　Ability to understand and independently apply GMPs and /or GLPs to everyday work with regard to documentation and instrument use

　　Ability to utilise Microsoft Excel and Word to perform tasks

　　Ability to independently optimise analytical methods

　　Good written and oral communication skills

　　Time management and project management skills

　　Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities

　　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.

　　Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

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　　Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.