Associate Research Scientist

Life Technologies - Richmond, VA

Full-time

Richmond, VA

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

The position at Thermo Fisher Scientific involves conducting regulatory and scientific activities related to the development, validation, and stability of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds. The role requires expertise in analytical instrumentation and methods, with a focus on delivering quality results that improve health outcomes. The successful candidate will act as a technical project leader, interacting with clients and ensuring compliance with protocols and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the regulatory and scientific conduct of development, validation, and stability projects.
• Perform troubleshooting on multiple analytical instrumentation and detection techniques.
• Calculate and interpret data, recording it in adherence with PPD SOPs and client requirements.
• Act as the technical project leader for multiple projects, providing updates to clients as needed.
• Independently perform analytical testing, method optimization/validation, and method transfers.
• Design and implement experiments independently, reviewing and critiquing study protocols and reports.
• Prepare and review study protocols, project status reports, and final study reports.
• Communicate data and technical issues to clients on a weekly basis or as needed.
• Provide technical guidance and training to staff, leading troubleshooting sessions.
• Assist in preparation and implementation of SOPs and quality systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification.
• Previous experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5+ years).
• Knowledge of general chemistry and separation science.
• Ability to independently perform root cause analysis for method investigations.
• Proficiency on technical operating systems.
• Proven problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Consistent record 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 junior staff.

Benefits

• Support for health and wellbeing of employees.
• Encouragement for creating a healthy and balanced work environment.