Scientist-II, LCMS

ThermoFisher Scientific; Athlone; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Athlone, Ireland, seeks a Scientist II - LCMS to perform advanced diagnostic testing and data analysis within the GMP labs. You will operate LCMS/HPLC/GC systems, ensure accurate results, troubleshoot instrumentation issues, and contribute to QA improvements in a collaborative Lab Services environment.

You will train others, interpret data, and ensure compliance with SOPs and regulatory guidelines while delivering high-quality analytical outputs for biopharmaceutical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification.
• 2+ years of experience or equivalent.
• Demonstrated knowledge of HPLC, LCMS, GC, GCMS.
• 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 environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of complex sample preparation and analysis procedures to quantify pharmaceutical compounds in formulations and biological matrices.
• 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.
• Solve problems related to extraction and instrumentation, independently or with team support.
• Communicate project status to project leader.
• Perform assignments accurately, timely and safely.
• Review, interpret, and analyze data for technical, quality and compliance to GMP/GLP protocols.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Data analysis

Technical writing

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Project management

Troubleshooting

Method optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LCMS

HPLC

GC

GCMS

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

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

Job Description

Scientist II - LCMS

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 II, 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.

This position will be part of LCMS team in our Pharma lab in our GMP Labs in Athlone, Ireland.

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 HPLC, LCMS, GC, GCMS

• Expertise in E&L sample preparation techniques and execution of analytical methods handling various types of LCMS instrumentation

• 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

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.

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.