Senior Scientist - LIMS, Spotfire, Tableau

PPD is a leading global contract research organization providing comprehensive, integrated drug development, laboratory and lifecycle management services.  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 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.

Job Duties: Candidate should be proficient in data analysis and visualization tools, including Microsoft Excel. Skills in data science programming (e.g., R or Python) highly desirable. Skills in Spotfire/Tableau highly desirable. Experience with electronic lab data systems (ELN, LIMS, Inventory Tracking, Equipment Logging) highly desirable.

Responsibilities will include:

• Capturing and testing requirements for departmental IT systems and solutions, including logging enhancement requests into JIRA tracking system and performing UAT and other validation testing

• Maintaining training materials and user guides for departmental IT systems/solutions, as well as providing support to users

• Developing advanced visualizations and dashboards for department work request tracking and books of work

• Developing advanced data analysis solutions for bench scientists to analyze and aggregate data

• Performing ad hoc data analysis for stakeholders as needed

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!

PPD is a leading global contract research organization providing comprehensive, integrated drug development, laboratory and lifecycle management services.  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 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.

Job Duties: Candidate should be proficient in data analysis and visualization tools, including Microsoft Excel. Skills in data science programming (e.g., R or Python) highly desirable. Skills in Spotfire/Tableau highly desirable. Experience with electronic lab data systems (ELN, LIMS, Inventory Tracking, Equipment Logging) highly desirable.

Responsibilities will include:

• Capturing and testing requirements for departmental IT systems and solutions, including logging enhancement requests into JIRA tracking system and performing UAT and other validation testing

• Maintaining training materials and user guides for departmental IT systems/solutions, as well as providing support to users

• Developing advanced visualizations and dashboards for department work request tracking and books of work

• Developing advanced data analysis solutions for bench scientists to analyze and aggregate data

• Performing ad hoc data analysis for stakeholders as needed

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!

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 4 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:   Candidate should be proficient in data analysis and visualization tools, including Microsoft Excel. Skills in data science programming (e.g., R or Python) highly desirable. Skills in Spotfire/Tableau highly desirable. Experience with electronic lab data systems (ELN, LIMS, Inventory Tracking, Equipment Logging) highly desirable. Possessexcellent communication and organizational skills in a cross-functional environment. Full understanding of laboratory requirements, PPD & client SOPs, ICH guidelines, USP requirements and FDA guidance Ability to utilize Microsoft Excel and Word to perform tasks Proficiency on technical operating systems Effective oral and written communication skills Proven ability in technical writing skills Time management and project management skills Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team

Working Environment:  

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. 

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 4 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:   Candidate should be proficient in data analysis and visualization tools, including Microsoft Excel. Skills in data science programming (e.g., R or Python) highly desirable. Skills in Spotfire/Tableau highly desirable. Experience with electronic lab data systems (ELN, LIMS, Inventory Tracking, Equipment Logging) highly desirable. Possessexcellent communication and organizational skills in a cross-functional environment. Full understanding of laboratory requirements, PPD & client SOPs, ICH guidelines, USP requirements and FDA guidance Ability to utilize Microsoft Excel and Word to perform tasks Proficiency on technical operating systems Effective oral and written communication skills Proven ability in technical writing skills Time management and project management skills Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team

Working Environment:  

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.