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Virtual Hiring Days: Entry-Level Scientist

PPD Laboratories is hosting two Virtual Hiring Days for our Entry-level Scientist roles at the Vaccines and Bioanalytical Labs in Richmond, Virginia!
We hope you will review the details below, and apply to be considered, if you are interested! 

When: 
May 25, 2022, 8-11 a.m. EST and 1-4 p.m. EST
May 26, 2022, 8-11 a.m. EST and 1-4 p.m. EST

Envision a workplace where you have a direct impact on improving health, work alongside expert scientists, use newest technologies and collaborate with industry thought leaders and therapeutic experts. Welcome to PPD® Laboratories, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where science is our passion, quality is our commitment and people are the cornerstone of our success.  

As we continue to grow, we are hiring for several teams that have entry-level roles. All full time openings offer competitive hourly pay, relocation assistance, benefits, PTO (paid time off), 401K matching, and more! 

Qualifications
 Assistant Scientist (Entry-level - no direct experience required):
  • Qualifications: BS in Life Science and interest in working in a laboratory bench setting
  • Full time positions - options of 1st, 2nd shift and 4 work days/10 hours schedule 
  • Available departments: Vaccines Sciences, Immunochemistry
  • Role involves sample testing and analysis (running assays, performing testing and analysis, sample preparation, maintain and review lab documentation)

 Associate Scientist:
  • Qualifications: BS in Life Science in addition to 1 year of lab experience (post-education)
  • Full time positions - options of 1st, 2nd shift and 4 work days/10 hours schedule 
  • Available departments: Vaccines Sciences, Immunochemistry
  • Role involves sample testing and analysis (running assays, performing testing and analysis, sample preparation, maintain and review lab documentation)

Did you apply? Here is what to expect: 
A recruiter will reach out to you directly once you have applied, if you meet the criteria for one of the above postings. Expect this to be within 2 days of applying. If you are selected for an interview, it will take place on the Interview Days, 26-26 May. You will hear within 1-2 business days if you are selected for hire! 

Working Environment:
PPD Clinical Research Services values the health and well being 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.  

Our 4i Values:
Integrity – Innovation – Intensity – Involvement
If you resonate with our 4i values above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world’s most urgent health needs, submit your application – we’d love to hear from you!