Associate Scientist / Scientist - Instrument Maintenance , GMP , Analytical Chemistry

Submission for the position: Associate Scientist / Scientist - Instrument Maintenance , GMP , Analytical Chemistry - (Job Number: 171323)

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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 customers through our collaborative approach, including PPD Laboratories FSP. PPD Laboratories FSP is a unique partnership that allows our customers 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 / Scientist you will provide support for instrument qualification and validation within the Small Molecule group working onsite at a major biotechnology customer lab facility.

Additional responsibilities while working onsite at a major biotechnology client: Initiate and maintain lifecycle of multiple analytical instruments that are used in testing small molecules. The lifecycle includes initial qualification, calibration, preventative maintenance, and decommissioning of analytical instrumentation. Provide support to multiple laboratories located in different buildings. * Troubleshoot instrumentation as needed Support change control, special projects and investigations as needed Independently manage time to ensure on-time completion of all routine activities related to instrument lifecycle (e.g., preventative maintenance activities). Implement system to monitor lifecycle activities of instrumentation. Ensure all work is operated efficiently under GMP compliance to maximize operations. Ensuring 100% adherence to training requirements. Assist with computer system validations and qualifications

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.

Join PPD in our relentless pursuit of excellence - apply now!

What To Expect NextWe 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.

In labs and health care facilities worldwide - HERE WE ARE

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 customers through our collaborative approach, including PPD Laboratories FSP. PPD Laboratories FSP is a unique partnership that allows our customers 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 / Scientist you will provide support for instrument qualification and validation within the Small Molecule group working onsite at a major biotechnology customer lab facility.

Additional responsibilities while working onsite at a major biotechnology client: Initiate and maintain lifecycle of multiple analytical instruments that are used in testing small molecules. The lifecycle includes initial qualification, calibration, preventative maintenance, and decommissioning of analytical instrumentation. Provide support to multiple laboratories located in different buildings. * Troubleshoot instrumentation as needed Support change control, special projects and investigations as needed Independently manage time to ensure on-time completion of all routine activities related to instrument lifecycle (e.g., preventative maintenance activities). Implement system to monitor lifecycle activities of instrumentation. Ensure all work is operated efficiently under GMP compliance to maximize operations. Ensuring 100% adherence to training requirements. Assist with computer system validations and qualifications

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.

Join PPD in our relentless pursuit of excellence - apply now!

What To Expect NextWe 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 in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Analytical Sciences or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification

Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable 1 year) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.).

Preferred experience: Experience in the qualification, calibration, maintenance of GMP instrumentation including, but not limited to, HPLC, GC, LCMS, dissolution testers, titrators, and FTIR.Experience with qualification and maintenance of instrument software (e.g. Chemstation, Empower, Tiamo, etc)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of applicable regulatory authority, compendia and ICH guidelinesKnowledgeable in the qualification, calibration, maintenance of GMP instrumentation including, but not limited to, HPLC, GC, LCMS, dissolution testers, titrators, and FTIR

Demonstrated history of implementing process improvements and ensuring operational excellenceAbility to understand and independently apply GMPs and /or GLPs to everyday work with regard to documentation and instrument useAbility to utilize Microsoft Excel and Word to perform tasksKnowledgeable with qualification and maintenance of instrument software e.g. Empower, Chemstation, Tiamo, etc.

Strong Windows OS and permissions skills a plus.

Ability to independently optimize analytical methodsGood written and oral communication skillsTime management and project management skillsProblem solving and troubleshooting abilitiesAbility to work in a collaborative work environment with a teamWorking 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 mannerAble to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hoursAble to lift and move objects up to 25 poundsAble to work in non-traditional work environmentsAble to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiencyMay have exposure to potentially hazardous elements typically found in healthcare or laboratory environmentsAble to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities

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Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Analytical Sciences or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification

Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable 1 year) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.).

Preferred experience: Experience in the qualification, calibration, maintenance of GMP instrumentation including, but not limited to, HPLC, GC, LCMS, dissolution testers, titrators, and FTIR.Experience with qualification and maintenance of instrument software (e.g. Chemstation, Empower, Tiamo, etc)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of applicable regulatory authority, compendia and ICH guidelinesKnowledgeable in the qualification, calibration, maintenance of GMP instrumentation including, but not limited to, HPLC, GC, LCMS, dissolution testers, titrators, and FTIR

Demonstrated history of implementing process improvements and ensuring operational excellenceAbility to understand and independently apply GMPs and /or GLPs to everyday work with regard to documentation and instrument useAbility to utilize Microsoft Excel and Word to perform tasksKnowledgeable with qualification and maintenance of instrument software e.g. Empower, Chemstation, Tiamo, etc.

Strong Windows OS and permissions skills a plus.

Ability to independently optimize analytical methodsGood written and oral communication skillsTime management and project management skillsProblem solving and troubleshooting abilitiesAbility to work in a collaborative work environment with a teamWorking 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 mannerAble to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hoursAble to lift and move objects up to 25 poundsAble to work in non-traditional work environmentsAble to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiencyMay have exposure to potentially hazardous elements typically found in healthcare or laboratory environmentsAble to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities

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