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Job Description

Job Title: Assist/Associate Scientist - Vaccine Sciences Assay and Analysis Team - Suzhou

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PPD, a world leading laboratory and clinical research company, will be opening a state-of-the art laboratory in Suzhou New District in March 2020. PPD Laboratories offer the most comprehensive set of laboratory services available in the industry. Our services are designed to accelerate pharmaceutical development for small molecules, biologics and vaccines, allowing our clients to make faster decisions about their compounds, for all phases of pharmaceutical development.

As a Assist/Associate in the Vaccine Sciences department, you will use state-of-the-art technologies and techniques to perform high-quality sample analysis and testing for key pharmaceutical and biotech clients across the industry. Your role serves as an integral piece in helping PPD accomplish our goal of helping bring life-changing therapies to market.

• Performs a variety of routine sample preparation and analysis procedures to
  quantitatively measure pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in a
  variety of formulations and/or biological matrices for stability and analytical
  testing.
• Trains on routine operation, maintenance and theory of analytical
  instrumentation, SOPs and regulatory guidelines.
• Communicates project status to project leader.
• Maintains a laboratory notebook and completes all laboratory documentation in
  clear and accurate language and according to SOP and GLPs.
• Performs daily work assignments accurately, and in a timely and safe manner.
• 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.

• B.S or Master.Degree in lab sciences such as Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Medicine ,Biotechnology, Immunology, Virology, Bacteriology, Clinical Lab Sciences or related science field
• 2+ years working experience

• Support testing and analysis in the vaccine sciences department (run assays, perform testing and analysis, prepare samples, prepare, maintain and review lab documentation)
• Manual dexterity (pipetting, operate lab equipment, perform lab techniques)
• Experience performing assays, bioassays, immunoassays, ELISA, PCR, antigen/antibody testing, functional assays or similar testing, cell culture
• Training or experience with microbiological lab techniques a plus (such as sample analysis, bacterial identification, gram staining, streaking, plating, isolation of colonies, bacterial cell culture, mammalian cell culture, cell line maintenance, passaging of cells, sample preparation, molecular techniques or similar relative experience)
• Understanding of aseptic or sterile technique (such as training or experience with maintaining sterile field, clean bench space, BSL I, BSL II, Fume hood, flow hood, biosafety cabinet or similar)
• Follow lab safety guidelines, use of lab safety and PPE (gloves, goggles, lab coat etc) and use appropriate aseptic techniques
• Communicate 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 Standard Operating Procedures