Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office 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. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on - now and in the future. Discover Impactful Work: A Research Scientist conducts and provides technical guidance on scientific method development and validation projects and/or other specialty technologies studies OR performs troubleshooting for own and others instruments, methods, procedures, and in writing protocols and reports. Designs and executes method development/validation and/or extractable/leachable studies independently and interprets and reviews analytical data for self and others OR designs and executes multiple stability and inhalation procedures as well as assists others in performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting on multiple instruments (HPLC, GC, UPLC, ICP-MS, LC/MS, GC/MS etc.) and multiple detection techniques (UV, FL, CAD, ELSD, IC etc.), methods and procedures. Routinely acts as the technical project leader for multiple projects, provide updates, reviews and evaluates data, writes reports and protocols. Location/Division Specific Information Richmond, VA Full time, Benefits, Annual Bonus, 401k Match, PTO, Relocation Assistance Available A Day in the Life <ul><li> Independently performs analytical method development/optimization/validation, and/or other specialty technologies studies OR method transfers for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds or equivalent levels of expertise and experience in mass spectrometetry or other related areas such as structural elucidation or extractable leachable testing in a variety of formulations and/or delivery systems. Designs and executes experiments independently for self and others. </li><li>Writes, reviews and critiques study protocols, project status reports, final study reports and other project-related technical documents. </li><li>Leads analytical (procedural and instrumental) troubleshooting sessions.</li><li>Assists business development group in technical sales and marketing, and presents posters at technical conferences. </li><li>Leads in preparation and implementation of SOPs and quality systems, as well as developing innovative technology and in evaluating and implementing new capabilities.</li><li>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.</li></ul> Keys to Success: Education <ul><li>Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as biology, biochemistry, immunology, chemistry, molecular biology or similar</li></ul>Experience <ul><li>Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 8+ years') or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.</li><li>OR Masters degree and previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable 6+ years)</li><li>OR PhD and previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable 4+ years)</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills, Abilities <ul><li>Independently performs analytical testing, method optimization, 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.</li><li>Experience performing molecular genomics assays: nucleic acid purification, qPCR, RT-qPCR, ddPCR, RT-ddPCR, Sanger sequencing</li><li>Designs and completes experiments independently, or as part of a group</li><li>Prepares and reviews study protocols, project status reports, final study reports and other project-related technical documents</li><li>Communicates data and technical issues to clients as needed</li><li>Leads analytical (procedural and instrumental) trouble shooting sessions</li><li>Validated problem solving and troubleshooting abilities</li><li>Confirmed ability in technical writing skills</li><li>Ability to train junior staff</li></ul> Work 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: <ul><li>Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.</li><li>Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.</li><li>Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.</li><li>Able to work in non-traditional work environments.</li><li>Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.</li><li>May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.</li><li>Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.</li></ul> 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. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued. Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, 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. For example, this may include individuals requiring assistance because of hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive impairments. If you are a job seeker with a disability, or assisting a person with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by telephone at 1-855-471-2255*. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. <ul><li>This telephone line is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes, such as not being able to get into the career website, following up on an application, or other non-disability related technical issues will not receive a response</li></ul>

Position Overview: Within the predetermined research scope and methodology,conduct research experiments in the field of cardiovascular physiology,mechanisms of ischemic injury, organ preservation and preclinical testing ofdrugs. The research scientist position involves animal handling and laboratorytechnical support during surgery, therefore, prior experience working withrodents and larger animals is preferred. The experimental process includes the use of models ofmyocardial ischemia, measurement s of physiological data and requires tissue/samplecollection for further analysis using molecular biology and biochemical techniques.Collect and analyze data, including periodical/literature search and utilizing specialized skills in related field to analyze thecollected data. The position requires also a good maintenance of the laband equipment, and ordering of supplies as needed. Required Qualifications: Advanced degree in biological or health sciences with at least 3 yearsof laboratory training is required Strong written and oral communication skills with the abilityto communicate and disseminate the results with accuracy Prior experience and familiarity with general lab practices and techniques including protein estimation, western blotting, etc. Significant attention to detail, organizational and time management skills required Preferred Qualifications: Preference given to candidates with cardiovascular research experience Prior experience working with rodents and larger animals Salary Range: $30-$35 per hour Position Details: Department: Surgery Employment Type: H1 - Hourly Restricted Status: Yes FTE: 0.5 Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Mission or Goal ofUnit:The Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Center for Rehabilitation Science and Engineering (CERSE) was created in 2006 to foster transdisciplinary rehabilitation research and training that will lead to cutting-edge, translational outcomes. CERSE is housed in the VCU Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R/CERSE), one of the oldest and most well-respected U.S. PM&R departments CERSE's mission is to connect researchers and accelerate rehabilitation breakthroughs that empower people to overcome barriers and thrive.We facilitate innovation and collaboration in the broad field of rehabilitation including medicine, allied health, engineering, social work, nursing, humanities and sciences, and education. CERSE's overarching objectives are to: (1) Create transdisciplinary collaboration and synergy within and across VCU, Sheltering Arms Rehabilitation Institute, Richmond Veterans Medical Center, Children's Hospital of Richmond, and our state agency community partners, including the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Aging and Rehabilitation Services; (2) Foster coordinated research alliances locally, nationally, and internationally; (3) Unify rehabilitation research resources, develop talent, enhance funding, and substantially increase productivity; and (4) Through high quality research, establish a national reputation as a comprehensive healthcare and clinical research center for America's warriors and heroes, student athletes, children and adults with disabilities - from clinical care to basic research sciences. VCU CERSE and PM&R have a rich history of developing funded research programs, producing new knowledge, and innovating rehabilitation clinical practice. Chief Purpose ofthis position:VCU PM&R/CERSE seeks a full-time Implementation Research Scientist to join our faculty. The work of this teaching and research faculty position has two primary components. First, the Implementation Research Scientist (IRS) will initiate, conceptualize, design, and execute large data studies and disseminate findings for interdisciplinary health services research (IHSR) projects. Second, the IRS will adapt rehabilitation health service findings into new applied interventions that can be tested in diverse real-world practice settings including acute, post-acute, and community rehabilitation settings. The IRS will provide research design and statistical methods expertise to interdisciplinary research faculty and agency officials for a broad range of clinical research programs and on grant applications. The IRS will also serve as a mentor for graduate research masters' theses, doctoral dissertations, post-doctoral fellowships, and/or early career research faculty. The incumbent will be a nationally recognized expert in the fields of health services research, implementation science, biostatistics, or a related field. The IRS will have a record of achievement obtaining NIH K, R and/or U grant funding. The incumbent will have expertise evaluating the research of others as evidenced by being a member of national level scientific merit review boards and journal editorial review boards. The position requires an individual with strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills. A passion for improving the lives of civilians and veterans with acquired injury, disease and/or disability is essential.. Required Qualifications: •A doctoral degree in psychology, neuropsychology, allied health professions, epidemiology, health services, data science or a closely related field •A publication history in peer-reviewed journals with a focus on health services research, epidemiology and/or implementation science applied in rehabilitation populations •Expertise in grant writing and submissions with a record of achievement obtaining NIH K, R, U or P grants. •Experience in team science and leading multi-disciplinary research collaborations on grant submissions, study implementation, and knowledge translation/dissemination •Demonstrated leadership and management skills working with faculty, trainees, data analysts, and programmers •Excellent written and verbal communication skills •Must be independent, conscientious, and demonstrate high initiative in research, teaching, service and administrative matters •Must have expertise working with community disability groups and have a genuine passion to improve the lives of persons with disability •Ability to communicate and work closely as an equal with departmental and center staff at all levels •Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment, and a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU Preferred Qualifications: •High level knowledge of rehabilitation service delivery challenges/problems and expertise defining important clinical questions and the next research development step in a given field •Broad knowledge of efficacy and effectiveness clinical trial research designs •High level skills examining and selecting appropriate statistical approaches to answer clinical research questions •Advanced knowledge and experience conducting effectiveness clinical trials using appropriate research designs/approaches, e.g., pragmatic, cluster randomized, etc. Position Type: Teaching & Research Faculty Full time equivalent: 100 Tenure: Open Rank: Open Months: 12 Department:Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Salary: Commensurate Restricted: Yes ORP Eligible: Yes Contact Information: Contact Name: Nickie Thomas Contact Email: raysheena.thomas@vcuhealth.org

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action university providing access to education and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability. Position Summary: We are seekingapplications from highly motivated Research Scientists to join the Departmentof Human Genetics at Virginia Commonwealth University. Our lab's research focus is on developing novel geneticand pharmaceutical tools, including but not limited to cell and gene therapy,small molecules, and biologics for solid tumors. Research programs are alsodirected to understand the molecular underpinnings of cancer initiation andprogression, which serves as the basis of current and future drug discovery initiatives. The Research Scientist will be responsible fordeveloping, conducting and supervising research experiments in the aboveresearch themes and overseeing administrative activities of the lab inconjunction with the Principal Investigator. Core Responsibilities: <ul><li>Carefully collect andanalyze data from our lab's experiments and from studies of our collaborators</li><li>Coordinate andschedule animal usage and testing throughout the laboratory group, ensuring allcomply with established SOPs, laboratory guidelines and sponsor requirements</li><li>Ensure timelyordering of laboratory chemical and supply inventories by personnel</li><li>Implementimprovements in any aspect of the research undertaken in the group</li><li>Update laboratoryequipment control software, as releases become available, and ensure devicesare functioning properly</li><li>Provide technicaltraining of technicians, graduate and undergraduate students, and postdoctoralfellows in laboratory methods and proper use of laboratory equipment</li><li>Provide input in thisregard to supervisor as personnel evaluations are conducted</li><li>Ensure integrity oftesting and compliance with university and external regulatory offices (IACUC,IRB, OEHS,DEA, etc.)</li><li>Serve as contactperson for university compliance offices and prepare all materials and site forinspections </li><li>Assist PI withwriting and editing initial drafts of manuscripts for publication in scientificjournals</li><li>Work on independent researchprojects with direction and assistance of the PI</li><li>Keep abreast of historicaland current scientific literature pertinent to the laboratory's activities</li><li>Present new findingsat regularly scheduled laboratory meetings</li><li>Maintain bibliographic databases, for reference and use in reports andpublications</li></ul> Minimum Hiring Standards: <ul><li>Must possess at least a master's degree in a biomedicalor related science field. Ph.D.-levels scientists are encouraged to apply</li><li>Knowledge of the appropriate scientific literature,laboratory procedures and practices involved in conducting biochemical,molecular and whole animal research</li><li>Must possess documented medical writing and compositionskills, resulting in published scientific reports and manuscripts</li><li>Experience handling laboratory animals and small animalsurgical skills are essential</li><li>Required is competency with statistical and graphingsoftware</li><li>Must have a demonstrated commitment to fosteringdiversity and inclusion in past experiences or a commitment to do so as astaff member at VCU</li></ul> Preferred Qualifications: <ul><li>Ph.D. degree in a biomedical science or in neurosciencewith strong background in biochemical and molecular methodologies (e.g.cloning, developing CAR NK/T cells)</li><li>Documented managerial skills appropriate forcoordinating and managing multiple studies simultaneously</li></ul> The School of Medicine continuously strives for our workplace and learning environment to reflect the demographic and social milieu of the communities we serve. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. This is a restricted position with no set end date and continued employment is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance. University Job Code: 33241 ORP Eligible: Yes VCU is committed to hiring veterans! VCU will include a veteran's period(s) of military service in the calculation of their annual leave accrual rate. This may provide veterans with an increased leave accrual! Salary Range: $62,000-$68,000 Position Details: Department: Human and Molecular Genetics Employment Type: UF - University Employee FT Restricted Status: Yes FTE: 100 Exemption Status: Exempt Contact Information: Contact Name: SOM HR

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