Associate Research Scientist

Work Schedule Second Shift (Afternoons) Environmental Conditions Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials Job Description Position : Associate Research Scientist Location : Richmond, VA Department: Vaccine Science Department - Automation Shift: First Shift - Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM EST Full time, Benefits, Annual Bonus, 401k Match, and PTO This is a fully onsite role based at our BIOA Laboratory in Richmond, VA. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this position, and any relocation costs will be the responsibility of the candidate. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screen 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. Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic experts. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations. Discover Impactful Work: As an Associate Research Scientist, you will perform complex laboratory analysis of pharmaceutical products and proficiently use analytical instrumentation, calculate and analyze data and record data in adherence with PPD SOP's and the industry. You will routinely act as the project leader on multiple projects, interact with clients, review and evaluate data, write reports and protocols. You will be responsible for the scientific conduct of the project and communication of regulatory issues with senior level team members. A day in the Life: Independently performs analytical testing, method optimization/validation, and/or other specialty 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 executes experiments independently. Reviews and critiques study protocols, project status reports, final study reports and other project-related technical documents. Prepares and reviews 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 guidance and training to staff. Leads analytical (procedural and instrumental) troubleshooting sessions. Assists in preparation and implementation of SOPs and quality systems. 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 6+ years). Or Master degree with 4+ years of experience Or PhD with 2+ years of 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, Skills, Abilities Knowledge of general chemistry and separation science Ability to independently perform root cause analysis for method investigations Proficiency on technical operating systems Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities Consistent record in technical writing skills Time management and project management skills Good written and oral communication skills Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team Ability to train junior staff 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: Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable