This senior research scientist role involves overseeing complex analytical development and specialty technology projects, creating and enhancing analytical methods, and transferring client-provided methods. The position suits a scientist who can provide technical and regulatory consulting, offer guidance to senior staff, and lead multiple projects while interacting with clients.
Responsibilities
Oversee complex analytical development and/or specialty technologies projects to create new analytical methods, enhance existing methods, and transfer client-provided methods using multiple instrumentation techniques (HPLC, GC, UPLC, ICP-MS, LC/MS, GC/MS etc.) and multiple detection techniques (UV, FL, CAD, ELSD, IC etc.)
Provide technical and regulatory consulting to internal groups and clients about their programs
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to senior staff members in performing laboratory activities
Routinely act as the technical project leader for multiple projects
Interact with clients to provide technical project updates
Review and evaluate data
Write reports and protocols
Independently plan the best scientific approach to develop analytical methods and/or other specialty technologies studies that meet client requirements
Act as on-site Subject Matter Expert (SME) for instrumentation / technique / technology
Evaluate available technical options to obtain desired quality of analytical results, economics, ease of introduction into a production environment, and robustness in analytical applications
Demonstrate viability of in-house developed methods and methods transferred from clients by designing appropriate validation experiments or other appropriate aspects of specialty methodology or technology
Lead client discussions regarding project definitions, technical information exchanges and discussions of project status
Provide recommendations to clients on technical and regulatory issues
Review protocols, project status reports, final study reports and other project-related technical documents
Assist business development group in technical sales and marketing, and in preparation of technical marketing materials
Present posters and make podium presentations at conferences
Lead in preparation and implementation of SOPs and quality systems, as well as developing innovative technology and in evaluating and implementing new capabilities
Requirements
Bachelor's degree + 10 years of experience
Master's degree + 8 years of experience
PhD + 6 years of experience
Equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient in some cases
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Effective written and oral communication skills as well as presentation skills
Knowledge and application of industry best practices not yet represented by global regulatory requirements
Full theoretical and hands-on understanding and knowledge of relevant scientific principles applicable to role
Demonstrated ability of integrating changing regulatory or industry standards and comprehension of technical limitations
Full understanding of laboratory requirements, SOPs, ICH guidelines, USP requirements and regulatory guidance
Ability to independently review and understand project proposals/plans
Proven ability in technical writing skills
Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team
Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
Ability to independently optimize analytical methods
Time management and project management skills
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 screening
Benefits
Variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO)
10 paid holidays annually
Paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave)
Accident and life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Retirement and savings programs, such as a competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
Important Details
Schedule: Standard (Monday-Friday)
Environmental Conditions: Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance; Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C; Laboratory Setting; Office; Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.); Will work with hazardous/toxic materials
Locations: 8700 Quioccasin Road, Richmond, VA (fully onsite)
About the Company
Thermo Fisher Scientific enables customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. The PPD® Laboratory Services team directly impacts patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic experts, bringing commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations. Clinical trials are conducted in over 100 countries.
