PPD is currently looking to recruit a Scientist to be based in our cGMP Lab in Athlone, Ireland. The basic purpose of the Scientist role is to perform a variety of complex sample preparation and analysis procedures to quantitatively measure pharmaceutical compounds in a variety of formulations. The Scientist is expected to follow validated or experimental analytical procedures with occasional direct supervision from a group leader. Following sample analysis, the Scientist is responsible for review and compilation of results. Our Scientists are expected to possess a more thorough understanding of laboratory procedures and can reliably conduct more complex analysis.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Communicate effectively and follow detailed written and verbal instruction
• Cooperate with co-workers within an organized team environment or work alone with supervision
• Manage time effectively to complete assignments in expected time frame
• Maintain a laboratory notebook and complete all documentation with clear and accurate language and according to the SOP
• Perform a variety of complex sample preparations
• Perform analysis procedures to quantitatively measure pharmaceutical compounds in a variety of formulations for stability testing and other studies for analytical testing support
• Perform work assignments accurately, timely and in a safe manner
• Train on routine operation, maintenance and theory of analytical instrumentation, SOPs, and regulatory procedures and guidelines
• Communicate project status to project leader
• Will plan and organize work with minimal supervision, interpret analytical data in regards to acceptability and consistency and set up and maintain analytical instrumentation
• Provides assistance and training to Associate Scientist
• Trouble shoots, either independently or with assistance, extraction and/or instrumentation problems
• Versatility to assist with sample management functions as necessary when establishing a new laboratory
• Perform additional tasks not defined in this profile as necessary when establishing a new laboratory.
Skills & Knowledge
• Educated to a Higher Education Level in a relevant area, ie chemistry
• 2 – 3 years experience working within a cGMP Lab
• General analytical chemistry knowledge
• Experienced in the HPLC technique and ideally GC-MS
• Proficient in sample extraction procedures
• Positive attitude and ability to work well with others
• Ability to write protocols and reports with minimum supervision
• Must pay constant attention to detail-visual, mental
The successful candidate can look forward a job stability with a leading CRO that has experience year-on-year growth. With future expansion plans, there is the opportunity to progress in your career with PPD at our Athlone labs. We offer a generous salary and relocation assistance to those qualified candidates based outside of Ireland.
For more information and to apply online, click here and enter job number 109773
