Assistant Scientist 2nd Shift - Vaccines Sciences

Submission for the position: Assistant Scientist 2nd Shift - Vaccines Sciences - (Job Number: 169818)Assistant Scientist - Vaccines Sciences Department

Position: Full time with Benefits

Location: Richmond, VA (Relocation Assistance Available)

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 Bioanlaytical 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 vaccine sciences lab supports submissions fornew, modified and combination vaccines by providingefficacy and concomitant use testing services. Fromassay development and validation to clinical testingand regulatory approval, we have the best technologyand expertise available for fast and complete vaccinedevelopment.

https://www.ppd.com/our-solutions/ppd-laboratories/vaccine-sciences-lab/

Role Description

As anAssistant Scientist, you will use state-of-the-art technologies to perform high-quality sample testing for key pharmaceutical clients across the industry. Your sample preparation and analysis serve as an integral piece in helping PPD accomplish our goal of helping bring life-changing therapies to market.

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:

Possesses an understanding of laboratory procedures and under general supervision can conduct complex analysis.Performs a variety of routine sample preparation and analysis procedures to quantitatively measure pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in a variety of formulations and/or biological matrices for stability and analytical testing.Trains on routine operation, maintenance and theory of analytical instrumentation, SOPs and regulatory guidelines.Responsible for review and compilation of results and data comparison against SOP acceptance criteria, methodology, protocol and product specifications.

Assistant Scientist - Vaccines Sciences Department

Position: Full time with Benefits

Location: Richmond, VA (Relocation Assistance Available)

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 Bioanlaytical 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 vaccine sciences lab supports submissions fornew, modified and combination vaccines by providingefficacy and concomitant use testing services. Fromassay development and validation to clinical testingand regulatory approval, we have the best technologyand expertise available for fast and complete vaccinedevelopment.

https://www.ppd.com/our-solutions/ppd-laboratories/vaccine-sciences-lab/

Role Description

As anAssistant Scientist, you will use state-of-the-art technologies to perform high-quality sample testing for key pharmaceutical clients across the industry. Your sample preparation and analysis serve as an integral piece in helping PPD accomplish our goal of helping bring life-changing therapies to market.

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:

Possesses an understanding of laboratory procedures and under general supervision can conduct complex analysis.Performs a variety of routine sample preparation and analysis procedures to quantitatively measure pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in a variety of formulations and/or biological matrices for stability and analytical testing.Trains on routine operation, maintenance and theory of analytical instrumentation, SOPs and regulatory guidelines.Responsible for review and compilation of results and data comparison against SOP acceptance criteria, methodology, protocol and product specifications.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

B.S. Degree in lab sciences such as Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Immunology, Virology, Bacteriology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Clinical Lab Sciences orrelated science fieldPrevious experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0 to 2 years’) or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Support testing and analysis in the vaccine sciences department (run assays, perform testing and analysis, prepare samples, prepare, maintain and review lab documentation)Manual dexterity (pipetting, operate lab equipment, perform lab techniques)Experience performing assays, immunoassays, ELISA or similar testingTraining or experience with microbiological lab techniques a plus ( such as sample preparation and analysis, bacterial identification, gram staining, streaking, plating, isolation of colonies, bacterial cell culture, mammalian cell culture, cell line maintenance, passaging of cells, molecular techniques or similar relative experience)Understanding of aseptic or sterile technique (such as training or experience with maintaining sterile field, clean bench space, BSL I, BSL II, Fume hood, flow hood, biosafety cabinet or similar)Follow lab safety guidelines, use of lab safety and PPE (gloves, goggles, lab coat etc)and use appropriate aseptic techniquesCommunicate effectively and follow detailed written and verbal instructionCooperate with coworkers within an organized team environment or work alone with supervisionManage time effectively to complete assignments in expected time frameMaintain a laboratory notebook and complete all documentation with clear and accurate language and according to the Standard Operating Procedures

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 hoursAble to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds Able to work in non-traditional work environmentsAble to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiencyMay have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environmentsAble 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.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

B.S. Degree in lab sciences such as Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Immunology, Virology, Bacteriology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Clinical Lab Sciences orrelated science fieldPrevious experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0 to 2 years’) or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Support testing and analysis in the vaccine sciences department (run assays, perform testing and analysis, prepare samples, prepare, maintain and review lab documentation)Manual dexterity (pipetting, operate lab equipment, perform lab techniques)Experience performing assays, immunoassays, ELISA or similar testingTraining or experience with microbiological lab techniques a plus ( such as sample preparation and analysis, bacterial identification, gram staining, streaking, plating, isolation of colonies, bacterial cell culture, mammalian cell culture, cell line maintenance, passaging of cells, molecular techniques or similar relative experience)Understanding of aseptic or sterile technique (such as training or experience with maintaining sterile field, clean bench space, BSL I, BSL II, Fume hood, flow hood, biosafety cabinet or similar)Follow lab safety guidelines, use of lab safety and PPE (gloves, goggles, lab coat etc)and use appropriate aseptic techniquesCommunicate effectively and follow detailed written and verbal instructionCooperate with coworkers within an organized team environment or work alone with supervisionManage time effectively to complete assignments in expected time frameMaintain a laboratory notebook and complete all documentation with clear and accurate language and according to the Standard Operating Procedures

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 hoursAble to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds Able to work in non-traditional work environmentsAble to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiencyMay have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environmentsAble 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: Assistant Scientist 2nd Shift - Vaccines Sciences - (Job Number: 169818)