PPD Biochemistry & Biology Senior Scientist Vacancy – Apply Online
As a Senior Scientist, you will join the Quality Control Department to perform, lead, analyze and/or document laboratory tests within a fast-paced GMP environment in support of one or more of the following areas: raw materials, in-process product, finished product, stability, and/or validation. You will use scientific education and/or experiences to generate results in accordance with GMP/procedural requirements and scientific principles. You will also perform any of the following techniques such as HPLCs, CE-SDS, IEF, and/or SDS-PAGE while working onsite at a major pharmaceutical customer site.
Job Title: Sr Scientist
Location: Worcester, MA
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Medical Technology, Biology, or equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification
- Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 4 + years)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Proficient in the use of analytical instrumentation such as HPLCs, SEC, CEX, UV-VIS, CE-SDS, IEF, SDS-PAGE, ELISA
- Solid understanding and knowledge of general chemistry and separation science
- Solid GMP experience required
- Full understanding of laboratory requirements, PPD & client SOPs, ICH guidelines, USP requirements, and FDA guidance
- Empower and LIMS experience required
- Ability to utilize Microsoft Excel and Word to perform tasks
- Maintain a laboratory notebook and complete all documentation with clear and accurate language and according to the SOP
- Proficiency in technical operating systems
- Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Proven ability in technical writing skills
- Time management and project management skills
- Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team
- Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
- Ability to train junior staff
Working Environment:
PPD values the health and well-being 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
Additional key responsibilities for the role on-site at a major pharmaceutical company:
- Performs method validation, method development, and batch release testing
- Interpret data output to determine conformance with product specifications
Perform trend analyses for assay and product - Reviews and verifies data generated by others to determine conformance with product specifications
- Trains other laboratory personnel on any technique they currently have in their training matrix
- Train and influences analysts in QC with their tasks and activities
- Understands, implements, and maintains GMP with respect to laboratory records, procedures, and systems in accordance with procedural requirements
Proposes and implements changes to maintain procedural requirements
Performs, leads analyzes and/or documents analytical test methods as written to support product/material release with minimal error - Proposes and implements changes to improve laboratory techniques and methodology
- Independently troubleshoot and resolve analytical techniques and instrument issues
- Interprets experimental data for conformance with product/material specifications
Understands and identifies laboratory technique or instrumental performance in accordance with scientific principles - Initiates appropriate exception documents in accordance with procedural requirements
- Implements and ensures improvement ideas are completed to facilitate team objectives
Proposes and implements scientific protocols to determine exception event cause
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