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Associate Scientist - RNA , DNA Nucleic Acid
Pharmaceutical Product Development (PPD)
MD-Rockville-FSP Rockville MD
PPD’s mission is to improve health. It starts as an idea to find a cure. It becomes a life saved. All in-between, it’s you! We know that meaningful results not only require the right approach, but also the right people. We invite you to re-imagine health promoting protocols with us, working alongside our talented, bright and energetic teams.
PPD Laboratories offers the most comprehensive set of laboratory services available in the industry and continues to deliver innovative solutions to our clients through our collaborative approach, including PPD® Laboratories FSP. PPD® Laboratories FSP is a unique partnership that allows our clients to leverage the experience of our PPD staff, while allowing you, the employee, to gain direct experience working onsite at a pharmaceutical/ biopharmaceutical company, all while maintaining full-time benefits/advantages of being a part of PPD.
As an Associate Scientist, you will contribute to the design and execution of scientific studies for vaccine technical programs as they progress from early development into Phase I/II, Phase III, technology transfer and process performance qualification at the intended commercial site.
This role will provide you the opportunity to contribute to vaccine drug product and to progress yourcareer. Your responsibilities include some of the following…
• With supervision, participates in the design and execution of specific development projects appropriate to clinical development phases and following the Quality by design framework.
• Functions effectively as a core team member on multiple concurrent projects and may lead small projects.
• Utilizes scientific knowledge and experience to influence technical decisions.
• Identifies and troubleshoots any problems in the execution of experimental processes.
• With mentoring, interprets results and prepares and communicates conclusions and recommendations for next steps to relevant members of own team or Matrix Teams.
• Writes specific technical sections of internal and external reports with supervision.
• Documents laboratory work in accordance with GxP expectations, company policy, and legal requirements.
• Follows safety requirements for his/her laboratory/working environment
PPD Defining Principles:
We have a strong will to win - We earn our customer’s trust - We are gamechangers - We do the right thing -We are one PPD
If you resonate with our five principles above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world’s most urgent health needs, then please submit your application – we’d love to hear from you.
PPDFSP
PPD’s mission is to improve health. It starts as an idea to find a cure. It becomes a life saved. All in-between, it’s you! We know that meaningful results not only require the right approach, but also the right people. We invite you to re-imagine health promoting protocols with us, working alongside our talented, bright and energetic teams.
PPD Laboratories offers the most comprehensive set of laboratory services available in the industry and continues to deliver innovative solutions to our clients through our collaborative approach, including PPD® Laboratories FSP. PPD® Laboratories FSP is a unique partnership that allows our clients to leverage the experience of our PPD staff, while allowing you, the employee, to gain direct experience working onsite at a pharmaceutical/ biopharmaceutical company, all while maintaining full-time benefits/advantages of being a part of PPD.
As an Associate Scientist, you will contribute to the design and execution of scientific studies for vaccine technical programs as they progress from early development into Phase I/II, Phase III, technology transfer and process performance qualification at the intended commercial site.
This role will provide you the opportunity to contribute to vaccine drug product and to progress yourcareer. Your responsibilities include some of the following…
• With supervision, participates in the design and execution of specific development projects appropriate to clinical development phases and following the Quality by design framework.
• Functions effectively as a core team member on multiple concurrent projects and may lead small projects.
• Utilizes scientific knowledge and experience to influence technical decisions.
• Identifies and troubleshoots any problems in the execution of experimental processes.
• With mentoring, interprets results and prepares and communicates conclusions and recommendations for next steps to relevant members of own team or Matrix Teams.
• Writes specific technical sections of internal and external reports with supervision.
• Documents laboratory work in accordance with GxP expectations, company policy, and legal requirements.
• Follows safety requirements for his/her laboratory/working environment
PPD Defining Principles:
We have a strong will to win - We earn our customer’s trust - We are gamechangers - We do the right thing -We are one PPD
If you resonate with our five principles above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world’s most urgent health needs, then please submit your application – we’d love to hear from you.
PPDFSP
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 1 year) or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
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 in the formulation of biologics and vaccines is a plus
Knowledge of analytical characterization tools for biologics and vaccines
Knowledge of unit operations for Drug Product processes is a plus
Good level of spoken and written English as well as conversational.
Innovative thinking is a plus, be able to identify link between different components of a problem or situation related to own work.
K nowledge of applicable regulatory authority, compendia and ICH guidelines
Ability to understand and independently apply GMPs and /or GLPs to everyday work about documentation and instrument use
Ability to utilize Microsoft Excel and Word to perform tasks
Ability to independently optimize analytical methods
Good written and oral communication skills
Time management and project management skills
Problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team
Working Environment:
PPD values the health and well-being 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.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 1 year) or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
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 in the formulation of biologics and vaccines is a plus
Knowledge of analytical characterization tools for biologics and vaccines
Knowledge of unit operations for Drug Product processes is a plus
Good level of spoken and written English as well as conversational.
Innovative thinking is a plus, be able to identify link between different components of a problem or situation related to own work.
K nowledge of applicable regulatory authority, compendia and ICH guidelines
Ability to understand and independently apply GMPs and /or GLPs to everyday work about documentation and instrument use
Ability to utilize Microsoft Excel and Word to perform tasks
Ability to independently optimize analytical methods
Good written and oral communication skills
Time management and project management skills
Problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team
Working Environment:
PPD values the health and well-being 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.
Job posted: 2020-08-28