Scientist I Pharma

ThermoFisher Scientific; Athlone; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific, in partnership with PPD, seeks a Scientist I Pharma in Ireland to perform routine to complex analytical tasks and support method validation within a GMP/GLP framework. This role emphasizes precision, teamwork, and growth in a global life sciences environment.

Ideal candidates hold a B.S./B.A. in Chemistry with hands-on lab experience in HPLC, KF, FTIR, and related techniques. Strong communication and time-management skills are valued.

Qualifications

• B.S./B.A. in Chemistry or related field.
• Laboratory experience with analytical techniques such as HPLC, KF, FTIR, Wet Chemistry, and physical testing.
• Knowledge of GMP/GLP and applicable regulations; ability to apply them to documentation and instrument use.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine to complex sample preparation and analysis to quantify compounds across formulations.
• Follows validated or experimental procedures with supervision.
• Reviews and compiles results against SOP criteria and product specifications.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Quality assurance

Documentation

Teamwork

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

Education

B.S./B.A. in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

KF

FTIR

Wet Chemistry

Physicals Testing

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards

Job Description

Scientist I Pharma

At PPD, part of 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. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralised clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

We will consider graduate candidates up to 2 years experience for our Scientist I position.

Location/Division Specific Information

Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic guides. 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 a variety of routine to complex sample preparation and analysis procedures to quantitatively measure pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in a variety of formulations and/or biological matrices.
• Follows validated or experimental analytical procedures with periodic direct supervision.
• Responsible for review and compilation of results and data comparison against SOP acceptance criteria, methodology, protocol and product specifications.

Education and Experience

• B.S./B.A. in Chemistry or related field.
• Degree should include practical laboratory experience utilizing techniques such as HPLC, KF, FTIR, Wet Chemistry, Physicals Testing etc.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory authority, compendium and ICH guidelines - Ability to understand and independently apply GMPs and /or GLPs to everyday work with regard to documentation and instrument use
• Ability to utilise Microsoft Excel and Word to perform tasks
• Ability to independently optimise analytical methods
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Time management and project management skills
• Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Performs a variety of routine to complex 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.
• Reviews and compiles results from assignments and makes initial determination on acceptability per SOP acceptance criteria.
• Problem solves with assistance pertaining to extraction and/or instrumentation problems.
• Trains on routine operation, maintenance and theory of analytical instrumentation, SOPs and regulatory procedures and guidelines.
• Handles QC/QA responsibilities without supervisor or QA input.
• Communicates project status to project leader.
• Performs work assignments accurately, and in a timely and safe manner.

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need.

We welcome and encourage applicants from outside of Ireland. We can provide support with immigration and visa needs for successful applicants and dependents, tax consultations and other basic destination services. All other relocation costs are at the expense of the applicant.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.