Associate Research Scientist (Technical Lead) - Biopharma - PPD Athlone, Ireland

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree or equivalent in Chemistry or Biochemistry

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.

• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5+ years).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Knowledge of general chemistry/separation techniques (HPLC, icIEF, capillary electrophoresis, ELISA)
• Proven experience of method development of identity and purity assays
• Ideally experience in leading CMC studies for biopharmaceutical products including method validation
• Proficiency on technical operating systems
• Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Ability to independently perform root cause analysis for method investigations
• Proven ability 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 and mentor junior staff

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.

• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5+ years)

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