At 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 through our PPD clinical research portfolio, 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.
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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.
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The duties of Pharma Scientist include performing a variety of complex sample preparation and analysis procedures to quantitatively measure small molecules using a wide range of analytical instrumentation, predominantly working on Gas Chromatography. Working mainly independently, Scientists will interpret analytical data regarding acceptability and consistency and set up and maintain analytical instrumentation.
A Day in the Life
* Perform a variety of complex sample preparations on GC.
* Analyze procedures to quantitatively measure pharmaceutical compounds in various formulations for stability testing and other studies for analytical testing support.
* Review and compile results.
* Perform work assignments accurately, timely, and in a safe manner.
* Train on routine operation, maintenance, and theory of analytical instrumentation, SOPs, and regulatory procedures and guidelines.
* Work with multiple functional groups to meet business needs.
* Set up and maintain analytical instrumentation.
* Ensure QA findings are addressed appropriately.
* Communicate project status to project leader.
* Review, interpret, and analyze data for technical, quality, and compliance to protocols, methods, SOPs, client criteria, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
Education and Experience
* Educated to a bachelor's degree level in a relevant area, e.g., chemistry, pharmaceutical analysis, or similar.
* 3+ years of relevant industry experience within a GMP laboratory with GC experience as a necessity.
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
* Proven ability to interpret data by performing trend analysis.
* Proven technical writing skills.
* Detailed knowledge of method validation; method development would be an advantage.
* The ability to plan, schedule, and carry out work for successful project completion.
* A positive attitude and ability to work well with others.
* The ability to write protocols and reports with minimum supervision.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Ability to communicate effectively and follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
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. 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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