PPD Senior Scientist Post Vacancy 2020 – Apply Online
PPD Senior Scientist Post PPD Laboratories offers the most comprehensive set of laboratory services available in the industry. Our scientists work together to accelerate pharmaceutical development for small molecules, biologics, and vaccines -allowing our clients to make faster decisions about their compounds.
Job Title: Senior Scientist
Division / Dept.: Vaccines – Automation
Location: Richmond, VA (Office Based)
Note: Full time, Benefits, Relocation Assistance Available
PPD is a leading global contract research organization. At PPD we are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our purpose – to improve health!
- As a Sr. Scientist, you will be an emerging scientific leader that is passionate about science, coaching and engaging analysts and overseeing laboratory operations on a daily basis.
- PPD Senior Scientist Post PPD offers continued career advancement as a Sr. Scientist, as well as management and specialized opportunities in other departments within PPD.
- 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.
Summarized Purpose:
PPD Senior Scientist Post
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.
PPD Richmond Labs Overview:
Job Qualification
Education and Experience:
PPD Senior Scientist Post
- Bachelor’s degree in lab sciences such as biology, biochemistry, immunology, chemistry, molecular biology or similar
- OR Masters degree and previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable 3+ years)
- OR PhD (comparable to 0+ years)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Clinical laboratory automation, fully-robotic workflow experience
Hamilton experience preferred - Independently performs method validations, method transfers and analytical testing of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in a variety of formulations and/or delivery systems.
- PPD Senior Scientist Post Understands and conforms to methods and protocols applicable to assigned tasks.
- Designs and executes experiments with minimal supervision
- Solid understanding and knowledge of general chemistry and separation science
- 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
- Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
- 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
- Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
- Ability to train junior staff
Below Is Listed The Working Environment/requirements For This Role
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.
- 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
- PPD Senior Scientist Post 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