Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.)

Job Description

The PPD clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Scientist II for our Middleton, Wisconsin Bioanalytical team.  This is a first shift Monday to Friday position with flexible start and stop times conducting assay validation and sample analysis on biological matrices (blood, urine, plasma) for pharmaceutical products in development.  This position offers the opportunity to use high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LCMS) and other advanced lab techniques in our state-of-the-art laboratory.

PPD offers continued career advancement, competitive benefits, including 15 PTO days annually increasing with service, three floating holidays and seven holidays, medical, dental and a dollar-for-dollar 401k match up to the first six percent of your contribution after one year of service and much more!  To be considered for this exciting opportunity, apply today!  

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.

Discover Impactful Work:

As a Scientist II you will work in a multi-functional environment supporting drug development and will collaborate in cross-functional teams. You will accomplish our mission through innovation and partnership, creative problem-solving, and use of state-of-the-art technology.

A day in the Life:Performs a variety of complex sample preparation and analysis proceduresWorks with multiple functional groups to meet business needsPlans and organizes work with periodic supervisionSets up and maintains analytical instrumentationTrains on routine operation, maintenance and theory of analytical instrumentation, SOPs, and regulatory procedures and guidelinesEnsures QA findings are addressed appropriatelyProvides assistance and training to other team membersPerforms work assignments accurately, and in a timely and safe mannerReviews, interprets, and analyzes data for technical, quality and compliance to protocols, methods, SOPs, client criteria and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)Keys to Success:Education:Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as biology, biochemistry, immunology, chemistry, molecular biology or similarExperience:Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years’) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.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, Abilities:Support testing and analysis in the immunochemistry and vaccine department (run assays, prepare samples, lab documentation)Manual dexterity (pipetting, operate lab equipment, etc.)Experience performing immunoassays, ELISA or similar testingCommunicate effectively and follow detailed written and verbal instruction.Cooperate with coworkers within an organized team environment or work alone with supervision.Manage time effectively to complete assignments in expected time frame.Maintain a laboratory notebook and complete all documentation with clear and accurate language and according to the SOP.Proficient in the use of analytical instrumentation, skills in separation science techniques are desired.Proficient in sample extraction procedures.Ability to plan, schedule and carry out work for successful project completion.Proficient in the operation of the computer and data acquisition programs.Positive attitude and ability to work well with others.Ability to write protocols and reports with minimum supervisionWork 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.