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MilliporeSigma · 1 day ago

Scientist 1 - Virology / 2nd Shift

Rockville, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$75K/yr - $131K/yr

1+ years exp

MilliporeSigma is a global leader in science and technology, dedicated to enriching lives through innovative solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. The Scientist 1 - Virology role involves supporting assay development and ensuring scientific integrity in laboratory work, including data analysis, protocol preparation, and compliance with industry regulations.

BiotechnologyMedicalMedical Device

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provides day to day technical support to the laboratory

Performs timely analysis and interpretation of data

Maintains high level knowledge of lab procedures and assays and is regarded as a subject matter expert (SME)

May serve as study director and ensures timely initiation and completion of all studies

Prepares/ reviews protocols and final reports

Ensures testing is performed in accordance with SOPs and regulations (cGMP and GLP) for custom/non-routine and new services

Resolves deviations and completes event investigations

Liaise with Quality Assurance and appropriate cross-functional departmental areas to close the events and corrective actions identified during GxP laboratory testing

Creates and revises SOPs, laboratory records and other related documentation

Provides technical advice and support for internal and external interactions such as client and regulatory audits/inspections, meetings, and teleconferences

Contributes ideas and suggestions to improve standard laboratory techniques, protocols, processes, and equipment

Promotes a culture of continuous improvement within Biologics; act as champion on initiatives and/or projects to drive improvement in quality and / or client service

Qualification

VirologyQPCRGMP/GLPCell culture techniquesTechnical project oversightMicrosoft OfficeCommunicationTime managementCollaborationInitiative

Required

Ph.D. in a scientific field (e.g., Biology, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, etc.) with 1 + years of working experience in laboratory setting -OR-

Master's degree in a scientific field (e.g., Biology, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, etc.) with 2+ years of working experience in a laboratory setting -OR-

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field (e.g., Biology, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, etc.) with 4+ years of working experience in a laboratory setting

Preferred

Experience and knowledge and laboratory experience in executing and overseeing technical projects and/or related studies in Virology, specifically utilizing QPCR, cell culture techniques, and viral agents

Previous experience working in GMP/GLP environment

Highly technically competent and is considered a scientific leader in a particular scientific area

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience with presentations/seminars, oversight of projects, implementation of new services, etc

Excellent time management skills

Highly collaborative as well as independent

Demonstrates a high level of initiative

Intermediate level in Microsoft office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)