Scientist I Cell Lab - Multiple Shifts Available

About the role

As a Scientist I at PPD Laboratory Services (part of Thermo Fisher Scientific), you will use innovative technologies to perform high-quality sample testing for key pharmaceutical clients. Your sample preparation and analysis serve as an integral piece in helping bring life-changing therapies to market. This is a fully onsite role based at our GMP Laboratory in Middleton, WI. Relocation assistance is not provided; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and able to pass a comprehensive background check including drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Possesses an understanding of laboratory procedures and, under general supervision, can conduct complex analysis.
• Performs a variety of routine 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.
• Trains on routine operation, maintenance, and theory of analytical instrumentation, SOPs, and regulatory guidelines.
• Responsible for review and compilation of results and data comparison against SOP acceptance criteria, methodology, protocol, and product specifications.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree (Life Sciences degree preferred) or equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification.

Experience

• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job.
• Previous work experience comparable to 0–2 years, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• In some cases, an equivalency consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training, and/or directly related experience will be considered sufficient.

Skills

• Knowledge of routine operation, maintenance, and theory of analytical instrumentation, SOPs, and regulatory guidelines.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory authority, compendia, and ICH guidelines.
• Excellent manual dexterity skills.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Time management and project management skills.
• Proven problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to cross-train on sample preparation techniques with another laboratory group.
• Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team.
• Manual dexterity and ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Cooperate with coworkers within an organized team environment or work alone with supervision.
• Manage time effectively to complete assignments in expected time frame.

Working Environment

• 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.

Schedule

Weekend days required. Fully onsite in a laboratory and office setting at the GMP Laboratory in Middleton, WI.