Scientist III - Technical Project Manager (Small Molecule)

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Middleton, WI
Senior level
Biotech
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
The Role
Lead complex laboratory analyses in the Small Molecule Department, manage projects, ensure compliance with GMP, mentor team members, and communicate findings effectively.
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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards

Job Description

Location/Division Specific Information: 

Small Molecule Department, GMP Lab

Middleton, Wisconsin - Fully onsite, full time

At 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 through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized 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.

Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought leaders and therapeutic experts. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations.

Discover Impactful Work:

Performs complex laboratory analysis of pharmaceutical products and proficiently uses analytical instrumentation, calculates and analyzes data and records data in adherence with PPD SOP's and the industry. Routinely acts as the project leader on multiple projects, interacts with clients, reviews and evaluates data, writes reports and protocols. Responsible for the scientific conduct of the project and communication of regulatory issues with senior level team members.

A Day in the Life:

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

  • Independently performs and gives guidance on a variety of routine to complex sample preparation and analysis procedures to quantitatively measure pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in a variety of formulations and for stability and analytical testing.

  • Completes all laboratory documentation in clear and accurate language according to SOP and GMPs.

  • Independently troubleshoots equipment & instruments. Mentors’ others in troubleshooting when applicable.

  • Reviews and compiles results from assignments and makes initial determination on acceptability per SOP acceptance criteria. Navigates the OOS/OOT/Atypical investigation process. Leads investigations and Root Cause Analysis and proposes CAPAs.

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

  • Independently manages QC responsibilities.

  • Communicates project status to project leader and helps to identify gaps and anticipates roadblocks in project team workflow.

  • Coordinates laboratory activities of other team members in conjunction with the lab supervisor.

  • Assists with the study design & protocol authoring. Leads data evaluation and study close-out.

  • Independently completes QA facing tasks.

  • Authors and leads more complex quality records (eg. quality records which may require more in-depth investigation to identify true root causes, quality records requiring cross-departmental input and/or collation of data etc.

Keys to Success:

Education

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification

Experience

  • Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5+ 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, Abilities:

  • Previous experience with HPLC or dissolution testing.

  • Previous experience with quality investigations, technical writing (protocols and methods), and GMP regulations strongly preferred

  • Knowledge of routine operation, maintenance, and theory of analytical instrumentation, SOPs, and applicable regulatory authority, compendia and ICH guidelines and ability to interpret and consider SOP and regulatory guidelines during study design activities.

  • Ability to understand and independently apply GMPs to everyday work with regard to documentation and instrument use.

  • Demonstrates excellent manual dexterity skills, allowing for precise and accurate work.

  • Exhibits strong written and oral communication skills, facilitating effective communication within the team and with stakeholders.

  • Displays exceptional time management and project management skills, ensuring efficient completion of tasks.

  • Proven problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities, enabling the identification and resolution of issues.

  • Ability to independently optimize analytical methods

  • Capable of cross-training on sample preparation techniques with another laboratory group, enhancing versatility and collaboration.

  • Thrives in a collaborative work environment, actively contributing to a cohesive and productive team.

  • To demonstrate behaviors which align to the 4i Values of Thermo Fisher

Work Environment

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

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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The Company
HQ: Waltham, MA
100,000 Employees
Hybrid Workplace

What We Do

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.

Why Work With Us

You will join a company which every colleague has the opportunity to create possibilities, for oneself, for our customers and patients. There is no more exciting place to be than at the forefront of solving problems which help improve lives around the world. As a company, we are committed to supporting your career aspirations and your journey.

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