Scientist - Large Molecule

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 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 a Scientist, you will perform a variety of validated or experimental analytical procedures including cIEF, CGE, CE-SDS, and HPLC, in a cGMP environment. You love science and have keen observation skills. You are a self-directed learner with excellent attention to detail. You have an inherent scientific curiosity and enjoy working with instrumentation. You possess an in depth understanding of laboratory procedures and can reliably conduct complex analysis independently. You would often need to review and compile results for data comparison and perform a self review for your own data prior to QC submission. As a champion of PPD's mission to help our customers deliver life changing therapies, you strive to generate high-quality, actionable data.

Responsibilities:

• Independently performs method validations, method transfers and analytical testing of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in a variety of formulations and/or delivery systems. Understands and conforms to methods and protocols applicable to assigned tasks. Designs and executes experiments with minimal supervision

• Prepares study protocols, project status reports, final study reports and other project-related technical documents

• Communicates data and technical issues to the client and responds to client needs and questions

• Coordinates laboratory activities of other team members and assists in troubleshooting instrument and analytical problems

• Assists with quality systems and new equipment

• Assists in designing method validation or method transfer protocols and establish project timelines

• Reviews, interprets, and analyzes data for technical, quality, and compliance to protocols, methods, SOPs, client criteria, and GMP or GLP.

• Performs self and peer review of the data for accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements prior to submission to QA and issuance to customers

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 team 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 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 a Scientist, you will perform a variety of validated or experimental analytical procedures including cIEF, CGE, CE-SDS, and HPLC, in a cGMP environment. You love science and have keen observation skills. You are a self-directed learner with excellent attention to detail. You have an inherent scientific curiosity and enjoy working with instrumentation. You possess an in depth understanding of laboratory procedures and can reliably conduct complex analysis independently. You would often need to review and compile results for data comparison and perform a self review for your own data prior to QC submission. As a champion of PPD's mission to help our customers deliver life changing therapies, you strive to generate high-quality, actionable data.

Responsibilities:

• Independently performs method validations, method transfers and analytical testing of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in a variety of formulations and/or delivery systems. Understands and conforms to methods and protocols applicable to assigned tasks. Designs and executes experiments with minimal supervision

• Prepares study protocols, project status reports, final study reports and other project-related technical documents

• Communicates data and technical issues to the client and responds to client needs and questions

• Coordinates laboratory activities of other team members and assists in troubleshooting instrument and analytical problems

• Assists with quality systems and new equipment

• Assists in designing method validation or method transfer protocols and establish project timelines

• Reviews, interprets, and analyzes data for technical, quality, and compliance to protocols, methods, SOPs, client criteria, and GMP or GLP.

• Performs self and peer review of the data for accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements prior to submission to QA and issuance to customers

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 team will review your qualifications and if interested, you will be contacted for an interview.

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 with preferred 1 years

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of multiple applicable separation science techniques such as: cIEF, Capillary Gel Electrophoresis, CE-SDS, HPLC (SEC, IEX, RP), Biopharmaceutical Testing.

• At least one year of separations techniques (cIEF, CGE, HPLC) in a cGMP environment is required.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word

• Proven ability to interpret data by performing trend analysis

• Proven ability in technical writing skills

• Ability to independently optimize analytical methods

• Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities

• Good written and oral communication 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 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 typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments

• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities

• Regular and consistent attendance

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 with preferred 1 years

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of multiple applicable separation science techniques such as: cIEF, Capillary Gel Electrophoresis, CE-SDS, HPLC (SEC, IEX, RP), Biopharmaceutical Testing.

• At least one year of separations techniques (cIEF, CGE, HPLC) in a cGMP environment is required.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word

• Proven ability to interpret data by performing trend analysis

• Proven ability in technical writing skills

• Ability to independently optimize analytical methods

• Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities

• Good written and oral communication 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 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 typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments

• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities

• Regular and consistent attendance