Scientist II - LCMS

As the world leader in serving science, our work is more than something that fills our days – what we do has great purpose. Our industry-leading scale means unparalleled commercial reach, unique customer access and a global footprint. Our broad customer base, from research to clinical to commercial production means you can have a broad and meaningful impact here at Thermo Fisher Scientific. All while working in an environment where you will be supported, valued and rewarded for your performance.

Scientist II - LCMS

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 a Scientist you will work in a multi-functional environment supporting drug development and will collaborate in cross-functional teams. You will accomplish our mission through innovation and partnership, creative problem-solving, and use of state-of-the-art technology, including Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LCMS).

A day in the Life:

• Performs a variety of complex sample preparation and analysis procedures
• Works with multiple functional groups to meet business needs
• Plans and organizes work with periodic supervision
• Sets up and maintains analytical instrumentation
• Trains on routine operation, maintenance and theory of analytical instrumentation, SOPs, and regulatory procedures and guidelines
• Ensures QA findings are addressed appropriately
• Provides assistance and training to other team members
• 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)

Keys to Success:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as biology, biochemistry, immunology, chemistry, molecular biology or similar

Experience:

• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years’) or equivalent combination of education, training, & 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:

• Support testing and analysis in the immunochemistry and vaccine department (run assays, prepare samples, lab documentation)
• Manual dexterity (pipetting, operate lab equipment, etc.)
• Experience performing immunoassays, ELISA or similar testing
• Communicate effectively and follow detailed written and verbal instruction.
• Cooperate with coworkers within an organized team environment or work alone with supervision.
• Manage time effectively to complete assignments in expected time frame.
• Maintain a laboratory notebook and complete all documentation with clear and accurate language and according to the SOP.
• Proficient in the use of analytical instrumentation, skills in separation science techniques are desired.
• Proficient in sample extraction procedures.
• Ability to plan, schedule and carry out work for successful project completion.
• Proficient in the operation of the computer and data acquisition programs.
• Positive attitude and ability to work well with others.
• Ability to write protocols and reports with minimum supervision

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 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.

Work Schedule

• Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

• Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.)