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Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.) Job Description Job Description This is a fully onsite role based at our bioanalytical laboratory in Richmond, VA at 8700 Quioccasin Road. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this position, and any relocation costs will be the responsibility of the candidate. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States withoutsponsorship. At Thermo Fisher Scientific, youu2019ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on u2013 now and in the future. Our PPDu00ae Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic experts. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations. Discover Impactful Work: Responsible for the regulatory and scientific conduct of development, validation, stability projects, and/or other specialty technologies such as extractable/leachable studies. Performs troubleshooting on multiple analytical instrumentation (HPLC, GC, UPLC, ICP-MS, LC/MS, GC/MS etc.) and multiple detection techniques (UV, FL, CAD, ELSD, IC etc.), calculates and interprets data, and records data in adherence with PPD SOPs and any additional requirements specific to the lab and / or client. Routinely acts as the technical project leader for multiple projects, interacts with clients on a weekly basis (or as needed) to provide updates, reviews and evaluates data, writes reports and protocols. A Day in the Life: u2022 Independently performs analytical testing, method optimization/validation, and/or other specialty technologies studies OR method transfers for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in a variety of formulations and/or delivery systems. Understands and conforms to methods, and protocols applicable to assigned tasks. Designs and executes experiments independently. u2022 Reviews and critiques study protocols, project status reports, final study reports and other project-related technical documents. u2022 Prepares and reviews study protocols, project status reports, final study reports and other project-related technical documents. u2022 Communicates data and technical issues to clients on a weekly basis (or as needed). u2022 Provides technical guidance and training to staff. u2022 Leads analytical (procedural and instrumental) troubleshooting sessions. u2022 Assists in preparation and implementation of SOPs and quality systems. u2022 Reviews, interprets, and analyzes data for technical, quality and compliance to protocols, methods, SOPs, client criteria and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). Performs self and peer review of the data for accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements prior to submission to QA and issuance to customers. Keys to Success: + Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable 6+ years ) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience. + OR Masters degree and previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable 4+ years) + OR PhD and previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable 2+ years) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: u2022 Knowledge of general chemistry and separation science u2022 Ability to independently perform root cause analysis for method investigations u2022 Proficiency on technical operating systems u2022 Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities u2022 Proven ability in technical writing skills u2022 Time management and project management skills u2022 Good written and oral communication skills u2022 Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team u2022 Ability to train junior staff Work Environment: 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.Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.