Assistant Scientist - Automation

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Location/Division Specific Information

Title: Assistant/Associate Scientist- Automation

Department: Vaccine Sciences - Tomlynn

Location: Richmond, VA - lab based

 

Discover Impactful Work:

As an Assistant/Associate Scientist- Automation, you will provide subject matter expertise on the automated laboratory robotic platform used in our lab. You will be a resource within the lab regarding these systems.

A day in the Life:Summarized Purpose:

• Possesses an understanding of laboratory procedures and under general supervision can conduct sophisticated analysis.
• Performs a variety of routine sample preparation and analysis procedures to quantitatively measure pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in a variety of formulations and/or biological matrices for stability and analytical testing.
• Trains on routine operation, maintenance and theory of analytical instrumentation, SOPs and regulatory guidelines.
• Responsible for review and compilation of results and data comparison against SOP acceptance criteria, methodology, protocol and product specifications.
• Performs a variety of routine sample preparation and analysis procedures to quantitatively measure pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in a variety of formulations and/or biological matrices for stability and analytical testing.
• Trains on routine operation, maintenance and theory of analytical instrumentation, SOPs and regulatory guidelines.
• Communicates project status to project leader.
• Maintains a laboratory notebook and completes all laboratory documentation in clear and accurate language and according to SOP and GLPs.
• Performs daily work assignments accurately, and in a timely and safe manner.
• Reviews, interprets, and analyzes data for technical, quality and compliance to protocols, methods, SOPs, client criteria and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• 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 0+ years) for Assistant Scientist and (comparable to 1+ years) for Associate Scientist.

In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered enough for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills, AbilitiesKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Tried, hands on experience with automated liquid handling platforms, Agilent BRAVO preferred
• Manual dexterity
• Experience using automated lab equipment
• Communicate effectively and follow detailed written and verbal instructions
• Cooperate with coworkers within an organized team environment or work alone with supervision
• Handle 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
• Proficient in the use of analytical instrumentation
• Proficient in sample extraction procedures
• Ability to plan, schedule and carry out work for successful project completion
• Proficient in the operation of the computer and data acquisition programs
• Positive demeanor and ability to work well with others
• Ability to write protocols and reports with minimum supervision

Physical Requirements / 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.

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