Scientist (1 year experience), Pharma   

At PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.  

We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralised clinical trial services.  

Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.  

Location/Division Specific Information  

Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic guides. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations. This role is based at our GMP Lab testing facility in Athlone, Co. Westmeath.

Discover Impactful Work: 

As Assistant Scientist Pharma you will perform routine sample preparation and analysis on a variety of small molecules/pharma related products for our clients. 

A Day in the life:  

• Performs routine sample preparation and analysis 

• Maintains a laboratory notebook and completes all laboratory documentation 

• Reviews, interprets, and analyzes data 

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

Education & Experience 

• Graduated with Bachelors Degree in Science (Chemistry, Pharma Science or similar)  

• 1+ years experience in a laboratory environment utilising analytical techniques such as HPLC, KF, UV-Vis, etc

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities 

• Self motivated, Organised, excellent communication skills 

• Strong attention to detail 

• Good lab practical experience from education or work experience, i.e. pipetting, use of balances, pH, HPLC, KF, UV-Vis, etc.

Thermo Fisher Scientific 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. 

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.  

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com