
Technical Expert (Associate Research Scientist) - Inhalations - Athlone Ireland
Westmeath
Description
<p style="text-align:left"><b>Work Schedule</b></p>Standard (Mon-Fri)<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Environmental Conditions</b></p>Office<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><u>Job Description</u></b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><div><div><p><b><span>Assoc Research Scientist</span><span>,</span><span><span> Inhalation</span></span></b></p></div><div><p><span><span>At PPD, part of<span> </span></span><span>Thermo</span><span><span> </span>Fisher Scientific,<span> </span></span><span>you’ll</span><span><span> </span>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,<span> </span></span><span>cleaner</span><span><span> </span>and safer. </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step<span> </span></span><span>beyond through</span><span><span> </span>research,<span> </span></span><span>development</span><span><span> </span>and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future. </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Location/Division Specific Information</span></b><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the<span> </span></span><span>expertise</span><span><span> </span>of scientists, industry<span> </span></span><span>thought-leaders</span><span><span> </span>and therapeutic guides. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations. </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Discover Impactful Work:</span></b><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>The role of Associate Research Scientist<span> </span></span><span>is responsible for</span><span><span> </span>the regulatory and scientific conduct of development and stability projects in the<span> </span></span><span>Pharma</span><span><span> </span>Laboratory. Performs troubleshooting across multiple assay formats,<span> </span></span><span>clients</span><span><span> </span>and cell lines. Calculates and interprets data and records data in adherence with PPD SOPs and any<span> </span></span><span>additional</span><span><span> </span>requirements specific to the lab and/or client. </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>A day in the life:</span></b><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Independently performs analytical testing, method optimization/validation, and/or other<span> </span></span><span>specialist</span><span><span> </span>technologies studies OR method transfers for pharmaceutical </span></span><span><span>compounds in a variety of formulations and/or delivery systems. Understands and conforms to methods, and protocols applicable to assigned tasks.<span> </span></span><span>Designs</span><span><span> </span>and<span> </span></span><span>completes</span><span><span> </span>experiments independently. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Reviews and<span> </span></span><span>critiques</span><span><span> </span>study protocols, project status reports, final study<span> </span></span><span>reports</span><span><span> </span>and other project-related technical documents. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Communicates data and technical issues to clients on a weekly basis (or as needed).</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Provides technical mentorship and training to staff. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Leads analytical (procedural and instrumental) troubleshooting sessions. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Plan,<span> </span></span><span>direct</span><span><span> </span>and implement improvements in systems and processes.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Assists</span><span><span> </span>in preparation and implementation of SOPs and quality systems. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Reviews, interprets, and analyses data for technical, quality and compliance<span> </span></span><span>to</span><span><span> </span>protocols, methods, SOPs, client<span> </span></span><span>criteria</span><span><span> </span>and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).<span> </span></span><span>Performs self and peer review of the data for accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements prior to submission to QA and issuance to customers.</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><b><span>Education and Experience</span></b><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Min.<span> </span></span><span>Degree or equivalent in Chemistry or<span> </span></span><span>similar</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span><span>In some<span> </span></span><span>cases</span><span><span> </span>an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education,<span> </span></span><span>training</span><span><span> </span>and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role. </span></span><span> </span></p></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>5+<span> </span></span><span>years experience</span><span><span> </span>that provides the knowledge and skills to perform the job</span> (<span>Experience in Method Validation, Method Transfer and Analytical testing. </span></span><span><span>Analytical experience must include analytical testing support for inhalation devices (</span><span>pMDIs</span><span>, DPIs, nebulizers, nasal<span> </span></span><span>sprays</span><span><span> </span>and novel devices)</span> )</span></p></li></ul><p></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Significant industry experience within an analytical testing laboratory and GMP environment is essential</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Knowledge, Skills, Abilities </span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Extensive technical<span> </span></span><span>expertise</span><span><span> </span>in HPLC/</span><span>Chromotography<span> </span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Testing experience of inhalation devices with cascade impaction, dose<span> </span></span><span>delivery</span><span><span> </span>and particle size analysis.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Proven experience of method development<span> </span></span><span>and validation</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ability to project management and deal with client audits</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ideally experience in leading CMC studies including method validation </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ability to independently perform root cause analysis for method investigations </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Proven ability in technical writing skills </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Time management and project management skills </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Good written and oral communication skills </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ability to train junior staff </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><p><b><span>Work Environment </span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Thermo</span><span><span> </span>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: </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Able to work in non-traditional work environments. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with<span> </span></span><span>proficiency</span><span>. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span><span>Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier,<span> </span></span><span>cleaner</span><span><span> </span>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,<span> </span></span><span>Innovation</span><span><span> </span>and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological<span> </span></span><span>innovation</span><span><span> </span>and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of<span> </span></span><span>Thermo</span><span><span> </span>Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued. </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Thermo</span><span><span> </span>Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate<span> </span></span><span>on the basis of</span><span><span> </span>race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status,<span> </span></span><span>disability</span><span><span> </span>or any other legally protected status. </span></span><span> </span></p><p></p><p><b><i>We welcome and encourage applicants from outside of Ireland. We can provide support with immigration and visa needs for successful applicants and dependents, tax consultations and other basic destination services. All other relocation costs are at the expense of the applicant.</i></b></p><p></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>
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