Research Scientist (Technical Lead) – Microbiology – Athlone, Ireland
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
Job Description
At PPD, part of 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, 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.
Location/Division Specific Information
Our PPD Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought‑leaders, and therapeutic guides. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations.
Discover Impactful Work
The Research Scientist conducts and provides technical and compliance guidance on scientific method development and validation projects and/or other specialty technologies studies, performs troubleshooting for own and others’ instruments, methods, procedures, and writes protocols and reports. Designs and executes method development/validation studies independently and interprets and reviews analytical data for self and others OR designs and executes multiple stability procedures as well as assists others in performing routine maintenance. Troubleshoots and coaches other analysts on multiple techniques including Bacterial Endotoxin test (LAL Gel Clot Test, Kinetic chromogenic, Kinetic turbidimetric, Alternative method (rFC and/or rRC), sterility testing, microbial limit testing, specified microorganisms, environmental monitoring). Routines act as the technical project leader for multiple projects, provide updates, reviews, and evaluates data, writes reports and protocols.
A Day in the Life
Independently performs analytical testing, method optimisation/validation, and/or other specialist technologies studies for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in a variety of formulations and/or delivery systems. Understands and conforms to regulations, methods, and protocols applicable to assigned tasks. Designs and completes experiments independently.
Reviews and critiques study protocols, project status reports, final study reports, and other project‑related technical documents.
Prepares and reviews study protocols, project status reports, final study reports, and other project‑related technical documents.
Communicates data and technical issues to clients on a weekly basis (or as needed).
Provides technical mentorship and training to staff.
Leads analytical (procedural and instrumental) troubleshooting sessions.
Assists in preparation and implementation of SOPs and quality systems.
Reviews, interprets, and analyses data for technical, quality and compliance to protocols, methods, SOPs, client criteria, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Performs self and peer review of the data for accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements prior to submission to QA and issuance to customers.
Education and Experience
Degree or equivalent in Microbiology
Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 8+ years).
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Full understanding of GMP requirements, client SOPs, ICH guidelines, EP and USP requirements, EMA and FDA guidance.
Experience in Bacterial Endotoxin test (LAL Gel Clot Test, Kinetic chromogenic, Kinetic turbidimetric, Alternative method (rFC and/or rRC)) is a plus.
Experience in Microbial Limit Testing, Specified microorganisms, Environmental monitoring an advantage.
Experience in Sterility.
Experience in Method Validation, Method Verification and Analytical testing is a must.
Proven experience of method development of microbiology safety tests.
Proficiency on technical operating systems (including Image Lab software).
Proven problem‑solving and troubleshooting abilities.
Ability to independently perform root‑cause analysis for method investigations.
Proven ability in technical writing skills.
Time management and project management skills.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team.
Ability to train junior staff.
Benefits
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.
EEO Statement
Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Accessibility / Disability Access
Job seekers with a disability – Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process. If you require assistance, please submit a request by telephone at *.
Closing Date for Applications
Wednesday 19th November 2025
Assoc Research Scientist (Technical Lead), Cell & Molecular Biology – Athlone, Ireland
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon‑Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
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.
Join our Cell Lab team in Ireland, where you will be part of our dynamic research team dedicated to advancing science and technology.
Discover Impactful Work
As an Associate Research Scientist you will be responsible for the regulatory and scientific conduct of development, validation, stability projects, and/or other specialty technologies. In this role you will perform troubleshooting on multiple analytical techniques, calculate and interpret data, and record data in adherence with PPD SOPs and any additional requirements specific to the lab and/or client. The Associate Research Scientist routinely acts as the technical project leader for multiple projects, interacts with clients on a weekly basis (or as needed), to provide updates, review and evaluate data, and write reports and protocols.
A Day in the Life
Independently performs analytical testing, method optimisation/validation, and/or other specialty technologies studies or method transfers for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in a variety of formulations and/or delivery systems. Understands and conforms to methods, and protocols applicable to assigned tasks. Designs and executes experiments independently.
Reviews and critiques study protocols, project status reports, final study reports and other project‑related technical documents.
Prepares and reviews study protocols, project status reports, final study reports and other project‑related technical documents.
Communicates data and technical issues to clients on a weekly basis (or as needed).
Provides technical guidance and training to staff.
Leads analytical (procedural and instrumental) troubleshooting sessions.
Assists in preparation and implementation of SOPs and quality systems.
Reviews, 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). Performs self and peer review of the data for accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements prior to submission to QA and issuance to customers.
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 6+ 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, Abilities
Demonstrated experience with method development and validation, cell‑based assays, and molecular biology preferable.
Ability to independently perform root‑cause analysis for method investigations.
Proficiency on technical operating systems.
Proven problem‑solving and troubleshooting abilities.
Proven ability in technical writing skills.
Time management and project management skills.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team.
Ability to train junior staff.
Benefits
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward‑thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!
EEO Statement
Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Accessibility / Disability Access
Job seekers with a disability – Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process. If you require assistance, please submit a request by telephone at *.
Closing Date for Applications
Wednesday 19th November 2025
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