Social network you want to login/join with:Technical Lead Scientist (Oligonucleotides), AthloneClient:Thermo Fisher ScientificLocation:Athlone, IrelandJob Category:OtherEU work permit required:YesJob Reference:722be72056c6Job Views:156Posted:22.01.2025Expiry Date:08.03.2025Job Description:Technical Lead ScientistInternally known as Assoc Research Scientist, PharmaAt 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 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 InformationOur 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:The Associate Research Scientist will work within our Pharma team focusing on Oligonucleotides. The role is responsible for the regulatory and scientific conduct of development and stability projects in the Laboratory. They perform troubleshooting across multiple assay formats and clients and calculate and interpret data in adherence with PPD SOPs and any additional requirements specific to the lab and/or client.A day in the life:Independently performs analytical testing, method optimization/validation, and/or other specialist technologies 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. Designs and completes experiments independently.Reviews and critiques study protocols, project status reports, final study reports and 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.Plans, directs and implements improvements in systems and processes.Assists in preparation and implementation of SOPs and quality systems.Reviews, interprets, and analyses data for technical, quality and compliance to protocols, methods, SOPs, client criteria and 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 ExperienceMin. Degree or equivalent in Chemistry or similarIn 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.5+ years experience that provides the knowledge and skills to perform the jobSignificant industry experience within an analytical testing laboratory and GMP environment is essentialKnowledge, Skills, AbilitiesExtensive technical expertise in HPLC/Chromatography essentialAnalysis of Oligonucleotides a distinct advantageProven experience in troubleshooting methodsClient interaction experience is a distinct advantageProven experience of method development and validationAbility to project management and deal with client auditsIdeally experience in leading CMC studies including method validationAbility to independently perform root cause analysis for method investigationsProven ability in technical writing skillsTime management and project management skillsGood written and oral communication skillsAbility to work in a collaborative work environment with a teamAbility to train junior staffOur 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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