PPD Hiring Microbiology Testing Scientist – Apply Online
PPD is a leading global contract research organization. At PPD we are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our purpose – to improve health.
PPD Laboratories offers the most comprehensive set of laboratory services available in the industry and continues to deliver innovative solutions to our clients through our collaborative approach, including PPD® Laboratories FSP. PPD® Laboratories FSP is a unique partnership that allows our clients to leverage the experience of our PPD staff, while allowing you, the employee, to gain direct experience working onsite at a pharmaceutical/ biopharmaceutical company, all while maintaining full-time benefits/advantages of being a part of PPD.
As a Scientist or Sr Scientist, you will join the Microbiology QC Department to perform laboratory STAT testing within a fast-paced GMP environment in support of manufacturing. You will perform testing while working onsite at a major pharmaceutical, customer site. You will perform various techniques and provide general lab support.
Job Title: SCIENTIST / SR SCIENTIST -MICROBIOLOGY TESTING
Location: FSP Worcester MA – Worcester – MA
Job Qualification
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Medical Technology, Microbiology, or equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification
- For Scientist level: Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2-4 years) or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- For Sr Scientist level: Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 4+) or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- 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 and Skills
- Candidate must have direct hands-on experience with Aseptic technique and work in a Biological Safety Cabinet.
- Candidate must have direct hands-on experience with the use of a micropipette
- Computer skills, such as LIMs and/or Endotoxin Endoscan software preferred
- Understanding Microbial compendial methods
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Proven ability to interpret data by performing trend analysis
- Proven ability in technical writing skills
- Ability to independently optimize analytical methods
- Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Time management and project management skills
- Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team
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:
- Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8-hour day)
- 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
Major responsibilities:
- Performs routine microbiological analysis such as Bioburden, endotoxin, sterility, etc to support product/material release and stability.
- Performs routine analysis on water samples including TOC, Conductivity, and pH.
- Performs microbial identification using gram stain and PCR based methods.
- Performs lab support activities such as sample receipt etc as assigned by management
- Accepts responsibility to complete assigned tasks as committed.
Works with others to maintain a positive atmosphere to accomplish business objectives. - Revises procedures as necessary and provides support for the department.
Support investigations or report writing - Support laboratory coverage on weekends and holidays on a rotating basis, as required.
- Understands and maintains a safe work environment for themselves and others in accordance with procedural requirements.
- Understands, implements, and maintains GMP with respect to laboratory records, procedures, and systems in accordance with procedural requirements.
PPD Hiring Microbiology Testing
