Research Scientist

Work ScheduleOtherEnvironmental ConditionsOfficeJob DescriptionCompany Name: PPD Development, L.P.Position Title: Research ScientistLocation: 2244 Dabney Road, Richmond, VA 23230Summary of Duties: Conducts and provides technical guidance on scientific method development and validation projects and other specialty technologies studies. Performs troubleshooting on instruments, methods, procedures. Writes protocols and reports. Designs and executes method development/validation studies independently. Interprets and reviews analytical data and designs and executes immunochemistry procedures as well as assists others in performing multiple detection techniques (UV, FL, CAD, ELSD, IC etc.), methods and procedures. Routinely acts as the technical project leader for multiple projects, providing updates, and reviews. Evaluates data, writes reports and protocols. Independently performs method transfers for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds. Designs and executes experiments independently for self and others. Writes, reviews, and critiques study protocols, project status reports, final study reports and other project-related technical documents. Leads analytical troubleshooting sessions, both procedural and instrumental. Assists business development group in technical sales and marketing, and presents posters at technical conferences. Leads in preparation and implementation of SOPs and quality systems. Develops innovative technology, and evaluates and implements new capabilities. 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.Qualifications: PhD in Chemical Engineering, Physics, Biology, Biological Science, Pharmaceutical Science, or related field, and three (3) years of experience as a Scientist, Research Scientist, or related role. In the alternative, the employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Physics, Biology, Biological Science, Pharmaceutical Science, or related field and eight (8) years of experience as a Scientist, Research Scientist, or related role. Must have three (3) years of experience with: General Immunochemistry; Laboratory requirements, SOPs, ICH guidelines, USP requirements, and FDA guidance; Technical operating systems, including data analysis software, bioinformatics software, and scientific instrument software; Optimization of analytical methods; Performing root cause analysis for method investigations; Technical writing for Directives, Methods, Reports, and Research Papers; Detection techniques, including ELISA and ECL; Theoretical and practical principals of immunochemistry. Must also have two (2) years of experience with: Project management.#LI-DNIThermo 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.