Associate Scientist 2

Merck•Rockville, MD

2d•$24 - $37

About The Position

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma. Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us. This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. Yo ur role: As an Associate Scientist 2 – In Vitro, your activities will support assay development through commercial application of new and innovative service offerings within the biosafety testing space. You are responsible for the scientific integrity of technical work performed in the laboratory, and are required to make scientific observations, maintain detailed workbooks/documentation and ensure all documentation fulfills generally accepted professional/industry standards. Requirements also include maintaining a thorough understanding of company testing services, technical principles and applications as they apply to your position. Conducts assigned testing with minimal supervision within constraints of lab scheduling. Performs testing in accordance with SOPs and regulations (cGMP and GLP). Maintains complete and comprehensive records for study integrity. Makes detailed observations and documents results. Demonstrates a consistently high level of quality of work. Operates and maintains lab equipment as required by SOPs and testing procedures. Performs peer review of assay batch/lab records to ensure Right First Time (RFT) Utilizes applicable computer programs during testing and routine tasks (i.e. Word, Excel, Oracle, LIMS, BRIQS, etc.). Utilizes problem solving/ trouble shooting skills. Communicates deviations/ events, progress and interim results to Study Management. Informs supervisor of deviations or factors that may affect quality and accuracy of data. Maintains a working knowledge of lab procedures and assays. Creates/ revises SOPs, laboratory records and other related documentation as assigned. Assists with training of laboratory personnel as needed/ assigned Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve standard laboratory techniques, improve protocols, processes and equipment Complies with company health and safety regulations and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, etc.) with 6+ months of scientific/laboratory experience
Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, etc.) with 1+ years of scientific/laboratory experience
Associate’s Degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, etc.) with 2+ years of scientific/laboratory experience
High school diploma or GED with 5+ years of scientific/laboratory experience

Nice To Haves

Experience in cell culture (including mammalian), and aseptic techniques.
GMP and/or GLP experience.
Experience with relevant laboratory practices, documentation, techniques, equipment, materials and mathematical calculations.
Basic skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint).
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work well independently and in a team based environment.

Responsibilities

Support assay development through commercial application of new and innovative service offerings within the biosafety testing space.
Responsible for the scientific integrity of technical work performed in the laboratory
Make scientific observations
Maintain detailed workbooks/documentation and ensure all documentation fulfills generally accepted professional/industry standards
Maintain a thorough understanding of company testing services, technical principles and applications as they apply to your position
Conduct assigned testing with minimal supervision within constraints of lab scheduling
Perform testing in accordance with SOPs and regulations (cGMP and GLP)
Maintain complete and comprehensive records for study integrity
Make detailed observations and documents results
Demonstrate a consistently high level of quality of work
Operate and maintain lab equipment as required by SOPs and testing procedures
Perform peer review of assay batch/lab records to ensure Right First Time (RFT)
Utilize applicable computer programs during testing and routine tasks (i.e. Word, Excel, Oracle, LIMS, BRIQS, etc.)
Utilize problem solving/ trouble shooting skills
Communicate deviations/ events, progress and interim results to Study Management
Inform supervisor of deviations or factors that may affect quality and accuracy of data
Maintain a working knowledge of lab procedures and assays
Create/ revise SOPs, laboratory records and other related documentation as assigned
Assist with training of laboratory personnel as needed/ assigned
Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve standard laboratory techniques, improve protocols, processes and equipment
Comply with company health and safety regulations and procedures
Perform other duties as assigned