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Scientist - Lab Automation and Robotics - 2nd shift

Pharmaceutical Product Development (PPD)

VA-Richmond-Richmond VA Dabney Rd

Submission for the position: Scientist - Lab Automation and Robotics - 2nd shift - (Job Number: 169814)

PPD is a leading global contract research organization. At PPD we are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our purpose - to improve health!

PPD Laboratories offers the most comprehensive set of laboratory services available in the industry. Our scientists work together to accelerate pharmaceutical development for small molecules, biologics, and vaccines -allowing our clients to make faster decisions about their compounds.

As a 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 sample analysis serves as an integral piece in helping PPD accomplish our goal of helping bring life-changing therapies to market.

Responsibilities:

Performs a variety of complex sample preparation and analysis procedures

Works with multiple functional groups to meet business needs

Plans and organizes work with periodic supervision

Sets up and maintains analytical instrumentation

Trains on routine operation, maintenance and theory of analytical instrumentation, SOPs, and regulatory procedures and guidelines

Ensures QA findings are addressed appropriately

Communicates project status to project leaders

Provides assistance and training to other team members

Performs work assignments accurately, and in a timely and safe manner

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) Grow your career within the scientific ladder, pursue project management, or develop into a leader. These are just a few career pathways available once you become a part of the PPD team.

At PPD we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. It's not just talk, our award-winning training programs speak for themselves.

To learn how PPD can advance your career, apply now!

What To Expect Next

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

PPD is a leading global contract research organization. At PPD we are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our purpose - to improve health!

PPD Laboratories offers the most comprehensive set of laboratory services available in the industry. Our scientists work together to accelerate pharmaceutical development for small molecules, biologics, and vaccines -allowing our clients to make faster decisions about their compounds.

As a 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 sample analysis serves as an integral piece in helping PPD accomplish our goal of helping bring life-changing therapies to market.

Responsibilities:

Performs a variety of complex sample preparation and analysis procedures

Works with multiple functional groups to meet business needs

Plans and organizes work with periodic supervision

Sets up and maintains analytical instrumentation

Trains on routine operation, maintenance and theory of analytical instrumentation, SOPs, and regulatory procedures and guidelines

Ensures QA findings are addressed appropriately

Communicates project status to project leaders

Provides assistance and training to other team members

Performs work assignments accurately, and in a timely and safe manner

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) Grow your career within the scientific ladder, pursue project management, or develop into a leader. These are just a few career pathways available once you become a part of the PPD team.

At PPD we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. It's not just talk, our award-winning training programs speak for themselves.

To learn how PPD can advance your career, apply now!

What To Expect Next

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

Qualifications

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 2 years’) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience. OR Masters degree

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Experience or training working lab equipment and instrumentation Experience 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 GLPs Knowledge of basic automated platform software use and minor programming a plus Knowledge or experience with of high-throughput automated sample analysis organization and structure Communicate effectively and follow detailed written and verbal instruction. Cooperate with coworkers within an organized team environment or work alone with supervision. Manage time effectively to complete assignments in expected time frame. Maintain a laboratory notebook and complete all documentation with clear and accurate language and according to the SOP. Ability to plan, schedule and carry out work for successful project completion. Proficient in the operation of the computer and data acquisition programs. Positive attitude and ability to work well with others. Ability to write protocols and reports with minimum supervision

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

Qualifications

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 2 years’) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience. OR Masters degree

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Experience or training working lab equipment and instrumentation Experience 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 GLPs Knowledge of basic automated platform software use and minor programming a plus Knowledge or experience with of high-throughput automated sample analysis organization and structure Communicate effectively and follow detailed written and verbal instruction. Cooperate with coworkers within an organized team environment or work alone with supervision. Manage time effectively to complete assignments in expected time frame. Maintain a laboratory notebook and complete all documentation with clear and accurate language and according to the SOP. Ability to plan, schedule and carry out work for successful project completion. Proficient in the operation of the computer and data acquisition programs. Positive attitude and ability to work well with others. Ability to write protocols and reports with minimum supervision

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 Submission for the position: Scientist - Lab Automation and Robotics - 2nd shift - (Job Number: 169814)

Job posted: 2020-08-06

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