Scientist, LCMS - 1st Shift

About the role

Thermo Fisher Scientific’s PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought‑leaders, and therapeutic experts. As a Scientist you will perform advanced diagnostic testing and analysis, ensure the accuracy and reliability of laboratory results, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and contribute to the continuous improvement of lab procedures and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of complex sample preparation and analysis procedures to quantitatively measure pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in various formulations or biological matrices for stability and analytical testing.
• Work with multiple functional groups to meet business needs.
• Plan and organize work with periodic supervision.
• Set up and maintain analytical instrumentation.
• Train in routine operation, maintenance and theory of analytical instrumentation, SOPs and regulatory procedures and guidelines.
• Ensure QA findings are addressed appropriately.
• Provide assistance and training for other team members.
• Problem‑solve, either independently or with assistance, pertaining to extraction and/or instrumentation problems.
• Communicate project status to the project leader.
• Perform work assignments accurately, and in a timely and safe manner.
• Review, interpret, and analyze data for technical, quality, and compliance to protocols, methods, SOPs, client criteria, and GMP or GLP.
• Perform self and peer review of data for accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements prior to submission to QA and issuance to customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline (or a combination of education, training, and experience).
• Approximately 2 + years of relevant experience performing analytical testing in a laboratory setting.

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of multiple techniques such as HPLC, GC, MS, dissolution testing, inhalation testing, biopharmaceutical testing, Karl Fischer, UV‑Vis, FT‑IR, and TOC.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to interpret data and perform trend analysis.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Ability to independently optimize analytical methods.
• Proven problem‑solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Time‑management and project‑management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Working Conditions

The role is performed in a laboratory and/or clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment, biological fluids, and occasional hazardous or toxic materials. Personal protective equipment (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, etc.) is required. Occasional domestic travel and site visits may be required. The environment may include cold rooms/freezers (‑22 °F/‑6 °C), strong odors, and rare exposure to extreme temperatures, skin or lung irritants, radiation, and hazardous waste.

Schedule

Standard Monday‑Friday schedule, 8 AM – 5 PM EST (8 hours per day).

Compensation

Hourly pay range for Virginia: $27.41 – $45.68. The position may also be eligible for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance.

Benefits

• Choice of national medical, dental, and vision plans, including health‑incentive programs.
• Employee assistance and family‑support programs, commuter benefits, and tuition reimbursement.
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, and paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding, 8 weeks for caregiver leave).
• Accident and life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability in accordance with company policy.
• Retirement and savings programs, including a competitive 401(k) plan.
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offering eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.