Thermo Fisher's clinical research business is a leading global contract research organization and world leader in serving science. We are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our mission – to enable our customers to make the world healthier, safer, and cleaner.

Within our Analytical Services team, we have a functional service provider solution, which is a unique partnership that allows our customers to leverage the experience of our staff, while allowing you, the employee, to gain direct experience working onsite at a pharmaceutical/ biopharmaceutical company, all while maintaining full-time benefits.

As an Associate Scientist (Research Associate), you will use state-of-the-art technologies to perform high-quality research for key pharmaceutical clients across the industry. Your problem-solving skills are an integral piece in helping PPD accomplish our goal of helping bring life-changing therapies to market. You will join the Small Molecule team while working onsite at the client location to support various GMP/GLP campaigns.

Essential Functions:

• Discovering, developing, and demonstrating process chemistry at the laboratory and kilo-lab scale for timely delivery of early and mid-phase small molecule development candidates in the client's growing pipeline in accordance with cGMP, ICH and FDA regulations
• Controlling the bulk quality attributes of the API conducive to successful development and formulation
• Documentation of results and conclusions via batch records and milestone development reports
• The ability to learn quickly and ultimately to successfully interact cross functionally
• A desire to keep current with developments in the field as reported in peer-reviewed journals and other media

At PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific 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.

Join PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific in our relentless pursuit of excellence - apply now!

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or master's degree in Chemistry, Process Chemistry, or Organic Chemistry or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification. Preference to master’s degree.
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable 1+ year) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.
• Process Chemistry / Synthetic Organic Chemistry background desired
• Publication records desired
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• 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 and Abilities:

• Knowledge of NMR, HPLC, GC, LC instrumentation
• A strong working knowledge of the latest developments in contemporary Process Chemistry including chemo- and/or bio-catalysis/asymmetric transformations, organometallic chemistry as well as experience in heterocyclic chemistry
• Ability to understand and independently apply GMPs and /or GLPs to everyday work with regard to documentation and instrument use
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Excel and Word to perform tasks
• Ability to independently optimize chemical reactions
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Time management and project management skills
• Problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team

• Working Environment:

  PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and well-being 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.
• As a condition of employment with PPD, in this role, you must have received your Covid-19 vaccine and you must disclose proof of your vaccination status upon employment.

• Our 4i Values:

  Integrity – Innovation – Intensity – Involvement

  If you resonate with our 4i values above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world’s most urgent health needs, submit your application – we’d love to hear from you!

  
  

  The salary range estimated for this position is $19.00 hourly - $35.50 hourly. This position will also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. Actual compensation will be confirmed in writing at the time of offer.

  
  

  We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our US colleagues and their families can count on, which generally includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan
• A wellness program, and valuable health incentive opportunities for company contributions to a Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRAs) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Tax-advantaged savings and spending accounts and commuter benefits
• Employee assistance program
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and volunteer time off in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

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