Scientist II, Labs Pharma

ThermoFisher Scientific; Ireland; Remote; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific Ireland seeks a Scientist to perform advanced diagnostic testing and analysis, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GMP/GLP. You will contribute to method development, QA, and data interpretation across multiple projects in a collaborative lab environment.

The role involves operating HPLC, GC, MS, and related instruments, maintaining equipment, and communicating status to project leads. Strong data analysis and technical writing skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• 2+ years of analytical lab experience in pharma/biopharma.
• Familiarity with GMP/GLP and QA procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex sample prep and analysis to quantify compounds.
• Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation.
• Interpret data, trend analysis and report findings.
• Ensure QA findings are addressed and documented.
• Collaborate with colleagues and train others as needed.
• Support method development and troubleshooting.

Skills

HPLC

GC

MS

Dissolution Testing

Inhalation Testing

Biopharmaceutical Testing

Karl Fischer

UV-Vis

FT-IR

TOC

Excel

Word

Trend analysis

Technical writing

Analytical method optimization

Troubleshooting

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

HPLC systems

Mass spectrometry

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Join us as a Scientist! 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. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized 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.

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. As a Scientist, your role will be to perform advanced diagnostic testing and analysis, ensure the accuracy and reliability of laboratory results, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and contribute to the continuous improvement of lab procedures and quality standards.

DESCRIPTION

What You'll Do:

• Perform a variety of 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.

• Work with multiple functional groups to meet business needs.

• Plan and organize work with periodic supervision.

• Set up and maintain analytical instrumentation.

• Train in routine operation, maintenance and theory of analytical instrumentation, SOPs and regulatory procedures and guidelines.

• Ensure QA findings are addressed appropriately.

• Provide assistance and training for other team members.

• Problem solving, either independently or with assistance pertaining to extraction and/or instrumentation problems.

• Communicate project status to project leader.

• Perform work assignments accurately, and in a timely and safe manner.

• Review, interpret, and analyze data for technical, quality and compliance to protocols, methods, SOPs, client criteria and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). Perform self and peer review of the data for accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements prior to submission to QA and issuance to customers.

REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification

• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ 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 and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of multiple applicable techniques such as: HPLC, GC, MS, Dissolution Testing, Inhalation Testing, Biopharmaceutical Testing, Karl Fischer, UV-Vis, FT-IR, TOC

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word

• Proven ability to interpret data by performing trend analysis

• Proven ability in technical writing skills

• Ability to independently optimize analytical methods

• Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities

• Good written and oral communication skills

• Time management and project management skills

• Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team

Working Conditions and Environment:

• Work is performed in a laboratory and/or a clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.

• Occasional drives to site locations, occasional domestic travel.

• Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms.

• Rare exposure to skin and lung irritants, radiation, toxic materials and hazardous waste.

• Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves.

• Exposure to fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures on rare occasions.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in an upright and /or stationary position for 6-8 hours per day.

• Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate lab equipment.

• Occasional mobility needed.

• Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.

• Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.

• Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.

• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

• Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups.

• Works independently with little guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions and plans work schedules to meet goals. Requires multiple periods of intense concentration.

• Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence. Ability to perform under stress. Ability to multi-task.

• Regular and consistent attendance.

Why Join Us? When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you become part of a global team that values passion, innovation, and a commitment to scientific excellence. You'll work in an environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experience – and where your contributions truly make a difference.

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.