Work Schedule

Second Shift (Afternoons)

Environmental Conditions

Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

Location: Office-Based - 2244 Dabney Rd., Richmond, VA 

Working Shift: Monday - Friday, 2:00PM-10PM

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. 

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 authorities. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations. 

Performs a variety of routine to complex sample preparation and analysis procedures to quantitatively measure pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in a variety of formulations and/or biological matrices. 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. 

A day in the Life:  

 Performs a variety of routine to complex sample preparation and analysis procedures to quantitatively measure pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in a variety of formulations and/or biological matrices for stability and analytical testing.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.

Keys to Success: 

Education 

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification 

Experience 

Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 1+ years). 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 

Knowledge of applicable regulatory authority, compendia and ICH guidelines Ability to understand and independently apply GMPs and /or GLPs to everyday work with regard to 
documentation and instrument useAbility to utilize Microsoft Excel and Word to perform tasksAbility to independently optimize analytical methodsGood written and oral communication skillsTime management and project management skillsProblem solving and troubleshooting abilitiesAbility to work in a collaborative work environment with a team

Benefits Overview: 

At PPD, a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, we offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, employee assistance program, wellness program options and more! 

Other benefits include: 

401k with matching contributions, life insurance, long term and short-term disability insurance, flexible medical and dependent care spending accounts. Work life balance programs including paid time off for vacation/sick time, paid holidays, floating holiday. Wellness benefits including health and wellness programs, fitness facility access or discount, health coaching and more. Education reimbursement and tuition assistance programs, professional development training, skills training, education loan repayment plan, dependent scholarship program and more. Employee appreciation events, service recognition awards, annual reviews, merit plans and bonus plans Community connections and activities including philanthropic engagement, volunteer service projects and more 

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: 

Standing, walking, and twisting of upper body/neck required constantly. Crouching/stooping required daily. Kneeling and pushing/pulling of items required frequently.Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.Lifting/carrying objects of 26-50 or more pounds required on rare occasions.Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups.Works independently with guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions and follows set work schedules to meet goals. Requires multiple periods of intense concentration.Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditionswith little predictability as to the occurrence. Ability to perform under stress. Ability to multi-task.Regular and consistent attendance.

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.