Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Office
Job Description
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.
Location/Division Specific Information
Molecular Genomics
Gothenburg Sweden
- Works cross-functionally with sponsor labs in a unique co-localized research setting with minimal supervision
- Performs a variety of sophisticated analytical procedures
- Provides assistance in the evaluation, set-up and implementation of new technologies or techniques to help move the business forward.
- Implements effective improvements in systems, processes, and procedures to optimize efficiency, quality, and technical expertise in the laboratory.
- Participates in external industry organizations, including delivery of poster and podium presentations at conferences, or publishing in scientific journals.
- Shares subject matter expertise with colleagues at internal PPD training events.
- Serves as a technical resource for PPD management in the assessment of client audit recommendations and SOP review.
- Serves as subject matter expert in discussions with clients and internal PPD staff to resolve scientific issues, study design and project technical requirements.
- Leads project teams conducting complex analytical studies, providing technical project management including study planning, coordination of resources, data evaluation, and client communication
Education
- PhD in lab sciences such as biology, biochemistry, immunology, chemistry, molecular biology or similar. Master’s degree may be considered with appropriate experience.
Experience
Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 12+ years’) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Development and analysis experience in Next Gen Sequencing (RNA Seq, miSeq, NovaSeq)
- Method Development experience for molecular based assays (qPCR, ddPCR)
- Bioinformatics and Coding experience (e.g. R, Python, C#). R coding experience is preferred
- Troubleshooting experience in genomic assays
- In-depth technical and industry knowledge in positions of technical leadership, and highly respected among peers for technical expertise.
- Communication / organization skills necessary to drive the implementation of technological innovation for an area or department.
- Active participant in industry discussion groups / technology conferences and speaking publicly at industry events and conferences.
- Knowledge of regulatory agency audits from a technological standpoint and perspective.
- Proven track record to implement process improvement and technological advancement at the group or department level.
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.
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. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
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