ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST / SCIENTIST - HPLC , UPLC , BIO SEPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION

Company: PPD
Location: Framingham
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTIONWe can offer a generous sign-on bonus of $10,000 for this position!
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, you will join work onsite at a major pharmaceutical customer within the Global Manufacturing Science and Technology group, supporting the analytical department.
Key Responsibilities:

• Daily equipment preparation and calibration
• Assist with testing schedule maintenance and coordination
• Provide assay support. This includes HPLC/UPLC, Electrophoresis (SDS PAGE, cIEF, CE-SDS), and Spectrophotometric.
  At PPD we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. We offer continued career advancement opportunities, award winning training and benefits focused on the health and well-being of our employees.
  Summarized Purpose:
  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.
  Essential Functions:
  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.Job QualificationEducation and Experience:
    
    • Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
    • Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0-1 year or 2+ 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, and Abilities:
      
      • Experience with Empower
      • Knowledge of applicable regulatory authority, compendia, and ICH guidelines
        • Ability to understand and independently apply GMPs and /or GLPs to everyday work about documentation and instrument use
        • Ability to utilize Microsoft Excel and Word to perform tasks
        • Ability to independently optimize analytical methods
        • Good written and oral communication skills
        • Time management and project management skills
        • Problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
        • Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team
        • Experience with PCR, 2D gels, and Atto-tag are preferred
          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.
          • As a condition of employment with PPD, in this role, you must have received your Covid-19 vaccine and you must disclose proof of your vaccination status upon employment.
            
            • LI-MR1Diversity StatementPPD is proud to be an affirmative action employer that values diversity as a strength and fosters an environment of mutual respect. PPD is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, pregnancy, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or status within any other protected group.COVID-19 Vaccination Update for U.S. Colleagues
              • All U.S. colleagues are required to report vaccination status. New hires will be asked to report vaccination status within the first two weeks of employment.
                
                • All U.S. new hires who are in the following job categories must be fully vaccinated before their first day of employment or request an accommodation: executive director level and above, client-facing commercial, clinical research associates (CRAs), remote site monitors-local (RSM-L) all CRA and RSM-L line managers, clinic-based staff in early development services and accelerated enrollment solutions, and FSP within analytical services division roles. New hires will be asked to disclose vaccination status upon first day of employment and are required to report vaccination status within first two weeks of employment.

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