Senior Research Scientist - GMP AUC

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 12 years’) or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. 
• OR Masters degree and previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable 10 year) 
• OR PhD and previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable 8 year)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent technical capabilities with analytical expertise in method development and/or specialty technology
• Effective written and oral communication skills as well as presentation skills
• Demonstrated coaching and mentoring skills
• Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Ability to drive implementation of new systems or enhance existing ones
• Proven ability to implement change based on analysis of root causes, need, and experience and drive cross-function SOP changes
• Strong organizational agility and demonstrated drive for results
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and fiscal management
• Proven ability to identify and implement common efficiencies across multiple programs/projects

Working Conditions:

• 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.

PPD 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.