Assistant Scientist - QC - Remote - M - F Second Shift

Work Schedule Second Shift (Afternoons) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description This is a fully remote role supporting our bioanalytical laboratory in Richmond, VA. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. This position will remotely conduct quality control data review on data generated by the bioanalytical laboratory. This is a Monday to Friday second shift position.  The hours will be from 2 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. EST.    Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.  Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.  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. Discover Impactful Work: Trains on routine operation, maintenance, and theory of analytical instrumentation, SOPs, and regulatory guidelines. Performs routine sample preparation and analysis procedures to quantitatively measure pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds with periodic direct supervision. Transitions to more complex techniques/procedures and performs analysis on a variety formulations and/or biological matrices throughout role tenure. Responsible for review and compilation of results and data comparison against SOP acceptance criteria, methodology, protocol, and product specifications. A Day in the Life: Trains on routine operation, maintenance, and theory of analytical instrumentation, SOPs, and regulatory procedures and guidelines. Performs a variety of routine sample preparation and analysis procedures to quantitatively measure pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds with  periodic direct supervision. Over time progresses to more complex techniques/procedures and performs analysis on a variety formulations and/or biological matrices. Completes all laboratory documentation in clear and accurate language and according to SOP and GLPs. Reviews and compiles results from assignments and makes initial determination on acceptability per SOP acceptance criteria. Problem solves with assistance pertaining to extraction and/or instrumentation problems. Performs work assignments accurately, and in a timely and safe manner. Manages QC responsibilities with minimal/no supervisor input. Communicates project status to project leader. Builds an understanding of QA processes and manages responsibilities with decreasing supervisor or QA input Keys to Success: 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 0-1 year). 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: Knowledge of routine operation, maintenance, and theory of analytical