Equipment Management Specialist

Thermo Fisher''s clinical research business is a leading global contract research organization and world leader in serving science. We are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our mission - to enable our customers to make the world healthier, safer, and cleaner. Within our Analytical Services team, we have a functional service provider solution, which is a unique partnership that allows our customers to leverage the experience of our staff, while allowing you, the employee, to gain direct experience working onsite at a pharmaceutical/ biopharmaceutical company, all while maintaining full-time benefits. Summarized Purpose: Responsible for managing a wide array of laboratory equipment in the microbiology laboratory. This includes environmental monitoring equipment and other laboratory equipment used in support of biologics clinical manufacturing This is a laboratory-based position and includes, but is not limited to: overseeing the sustainability of the requalification, calibration, performance verification and preventative maintenance programs of the laboratory equipment development of procedures, qualification protocols, deviation reports, change controls, decommissioning reports collaborating with external contract service providers to ensure that laboratory equipment are serviced in accordance with lab quality standards, implementation of quality/service agreements, troubleshoot system malfunction, and facilitate the acquisition process of new equipment maintaining up-to-date system calibration status in multiple electronic database platforms (VelQuest and Biovia e-logbook); and support the ASO management team in internal and external audit inspections. Qualifications: Extensive experience using instrumentation for various analytical techniques; Expertise in qualification of analytical instruments and equipment. Must possess effective multi-tasking and oral/written communication skills and be capable of working both independently as well as with the team, driving projects to completion with management oversight. Education and Experience: BS in a scientific field or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification. Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5-8 years). Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Working knowledge and understanding of laboratory equipment and foundations of troubleshooting • Knowledge of mass spectrometry, liquid chromatography, relational databases, and other analytical instrumentation operation • Working knowledge with systems in use at PPD or within the CRO/Pharmaceutical industry • Client focused approach with strong interpersonal skills • Strong analytical and problem solving skills • Ability to communicate effective with vendors, clients and all levels of staff • Attention to detail and ability to multi-task • Ability to train others • Ability to work in a collaborative team environment Working Environment: PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific 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. As a condition of employment with PPD, in this role, you must have received your Covid-19 vaccine and you must disclose proof of your vaccination status upon employment. LI-KP2 This employer is a corporate member of myGwork - LGBTQ+ professionals, the business community for LGBTQ+ professionals, students, inclusive employers & anyone who believes in workplace equality.

Created: 2025-09-06