Associate Automation Specialist - TECAN , Hamilton , Analytical Instrumentation Maintenance

Submission for the position: Associate Automation Specialist - TECAN , Hamilton , Analytical Instrumentation Maintenance - (Job Number: 169511)

Associate Automation Specialist

Position: Full time with benefits

Location: Richmond, VA

Company Overview

PPD is a leading global Contract Research Organization - currently operating in nearly 50 countries!  At PPD we are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our purpose - to improve health. Our organization works with a diverse group of pharmaceutical companies to help bend the cost and time curve of small molecule, biologic, and vaccine product development.

This position is located at our Bioanalytical lab in Richmond, VA. Check out this video for a brief introduction to our lab as told by our scientists: https://www.ppdi.com/services/laboratories/bioanalytical-labs

We hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. You will receive extensive training to allow you to be successful at PPD, and it's not just talk - our award-winning training programs speak for themselves. In addition, our teams support career growth, allowing you to explore the numerous career pathways available once you become part of our PPD team.

Team Description

Our Chromatographic Sciences Team has extensive scientific and technical expertise on the LC-MS/MS platform to provide innovative, sensitive testing, including alternatives to typical ligand-binding assays.

Surrounded by varying levels of Scientists, you will have the support to succeed, as well as the opportunity to assist the progress of others. The department seeks to implement a high degree of lab automation, centered around Tecan EVO liquid handling workstations.

Role Description

As an Associate Automation Specialist, you will work with laboratory teams in the bioanalytical fields to provide preventative maintenance (records keeping and basic troubleshooting) in support of liquid handling systems/automation equipment/ lab robotics and may operate equipment in support of high throughput sample analysis.

We offer flexible scheduling to encourage a healthy work-life balance for our employees. Enjoy a Monday through Friday work week with a full time schedule you create! Lastly, we also offer health benefits, a generous PTO plan, and tuition reimbursement for all full-time employees. Let’s not forget to mention daily lunch options catered to campus from local vendors available for purchase.

Responsibilities:

Maintains weekly and monthly maintenance schedule as required for liquid handling workstations with supervision. Additionally, may assist and train laboratory personnel on maintenance activities as required.Responsible for performing high-throughput analysis as required on an automated platform, and trains other staff for high throughput analysis.Assists in liquid class testing for liquid handling workstations with supervision.Assists in implementing new scripts/methods through developmental testing with supervision.Executes scientific assays using a variety of technologies/concepts with supervision.With supervision, responds to and aids lab personnel in error handling on liquid handling systems.Trains in development of liquid handling workstation scripts based off of scientific assay methods.Works on problems of limited scope. Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.Learns to use professional concepts. Applies company policies and procedures to resolve routine issues.

Associate Automation Specialist

Position: Full time with benefits

Location: Richmond, VA

Company Overview

PPD is a leading global Contract Research Organization - currently operating in nearly 50 countries!  At PPD we are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our purpose - to improve health. Our organization works with a diverse group of pharmaceutical companies to help bend the cost and time curve of small molecule, biologic, and vaccine product development.

This position is located at our Bioanalytical lab in Richmond, VA. Check out this video for a brief introduction to our lab as told by our scientists: https://www.ppdi.com/services/laboratories/bioanalytical-labs

We hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. You will receive extensive training to allow you to be successful at PPD, and it's not just talk - our award-winning training programs speak for themselves. In addition, our teams support career growth, allowing you to explore the numerous career pathways available once you become part of our PPD team.

Team Description

Our Chromatographic Sciences Team has extensive scientific and technical expertise on the LC-MS/MS platform to provide innovative, sensitive testing, including alternatives to typical ligand-binding assays.

Surrounded by varying levels of Scientists, you will have the support to succeed, as well as the opportunity to assist the progress of others. The department seeks to implement a high degree of lab automation, centered around Tecan EVO liquid handling workstations.

Role Description

As an Associate Automation Specialist, you will work with laboratory teams in the bioanalytical fields to provide preventative maintenance (records keeping and basic troubleshooting) in support of liquid handling systems/automation equipment/ lab robotics and may operate equipment in support of high throughput sample analysis.

We offer flexible scheduling to encourage a healthy work-life balance for our employees. Enjoy a Monday through Friday work week with a full time schedule you create! Lastly, we also offer health benefits, a generous PTO plan, and tuition reimbursement for all full-time employees. Let’s not forget to mention daily lunch options catered to campus from local vendors available for purchase.

Responsibilities:

Maintains weekly and monthly maintenance schedule as required for liquid handling workstations with supervision. Additionally, may assist and train laboratory personnel on maintenance activities as required.Responsible for performing high-throughput analysis as required on an automated platform, and trains other staff for high throughput analysis.Assists in liquid class testing for liquid handling workstations with supervision.Assists in implementing new scripts/methods through developmental testing with supervision.Executes scientific assays using a variety of technologies/concepts with supervision.With supervision, responds to and aids lab personnel in error handling on liquid handling systems.Trains in development of liquid handling workstation scripts based off of scientific assay methods.Works on problems of limited scope. Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.Learns to use professional concepts. Applies company policies and procedures to resolve routine issues.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related fieldPrevious experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 1 to 2 years).

In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Experience or training working lab equipment and instrumentationExperience with liquid handling equipment and lab automation a plus (such as Hamilton, Tecan, Gyros or similar)Proficiently does the following with training: operates analytical instrumentation, calculates and analyzes data, and records data in adherence with PPD SOPs and GLPsKnowledge of basic automated platform software use and minor programming a plusKnowledge or experience with of high-throughput automated sample analysis organization and structureProficient in weekly and monthly maintenance events for automated liquid handlersProficient in training of other laboratory staff for preventative maintenance activities and/or high throughput automated sample analysisCollaborate with team members to support lab operations and meet planned goals and deadlinesAbility to multi-task and prioritize tasks as needed

Work Environment Requirements

PPD 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

What To Expect Next

We look forward to receiving your application. A member of our talent acquisition team will review your qualifications and if interested, you will be contacted for an interview.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related fieldPrevious experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 1 to 2 years).

In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Experience or training working lab equipment and instrumentationExperience with liquid handling equipment and lab automation a plus (such as Hamilton, Tecan, Gyros or similar)Proficiently does the following with training: operates analytical instrumentation, calculates and analyzes data, and records data in adherence with PPD SOPs and GLPsKnowledge of basic automated platform software use and minor programming a plusKnowledge or experience with of high-throughput automated sample analysis organization and structureProficient in weekly and monthly maintenance events for automated liquid handlersProficient in training of other laboratory staff for preventative maintenance activities and/or high throughput automated sample analysisCollaborate with team members to support lab operations and meet planned goals and deadlinesAbility to multi-task and prioritize tasks as needed

Work Environment Requirements

PPD 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

What To Expect Next

We look forward to receiving your application. A member of our talent acquisition team will review your qualifications and if interested, you will be contacted for an interview.

Submission for the position: Associate Automation Specialist - TECAN , Hamilton , Analytical Instrumentation Maintenance - (Job Number: 169511)