Immunoassay Method Development and Validation Senior Scientist Full-time

Senior Scientist

This is a fully onsite role based at our BIOA Laboratory in Richmond, VA. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this position, and any relocation costs will be the responsibility of the candidate. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screen.

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.

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 immunoassay method development, validation, and troubleshooting in support of pharmacokinetic, toxicokinetic, pharmacodynamic, and immunogenicity (ADA) sample testing involving novel therapeutics (particularly large-molecule biologics) in the pharmaceutical industry.

A day in the Life:

• Independently performs immunochemistry laboratory experiments and acts as the technical project leader for multiple projects. Designs and executes experiments, reviews and analyzes data, writes reports and other technical documents with minimal supervision.
• Interacts with clients around technical data, scientific issues, and project status. Responds to client needs. Mentors, trains and coordinates laboratory activities of other team members to achieve project goals within established project timelines.
• Ensures high-level science, quality and compliance to protocols, methods, SOPs, client criteria, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and regulatory guidance. Performs self and peer review of the data for accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements prior to submission to QA and issuance to customers.

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:

• Solid understanding and knowledge of biology, chemistry, and immunoassay techniques.
• Knowledge of immunoassay platforms such as ECL, ELISA, NULISA, and Gyrolab.
• Knowledge of cell therapy, gene therapy, and oligonucleotide bio analysis is a plus.
• Full understanding of laboratory requirements, PPD & client SOPs, ICH guidelines, USP requirements and FDA guidance
• Experience working within a Contract Research Organization (CRO)
• 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
• Ability to train junior staff

Working Environment:

• 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.

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