Associate Scientist 3

The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany•Rockville, MD

1d•$27 - $52

About The Position

As an Associate Scientist 3 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.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, etc.) with 1+ years of laboratory/ industry experience
Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, etc.) with 2+ years of laboratory/ industry experience

Nice To Haves

qPCR, Cell culture and cell manipulation experience as well as aseptic technique.
Experience with flow cytometry.
Experience with scientific laboratory practices, techniques, equipment, materials and mathematical calculations.
Intermediate skills in applicable computer programs.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills that have been demonstrated through presentations/seminars, oversight of projects, etc.
Ability to work well independently and in a team-based environment.
Demonstrates a high level of initiative and leadership capabilities.
Highly, technically competent.

Responsibilities

Conducts assigned testing independently 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, documents results, and performs data analysis.
Demonstrates consistently high levels of quality 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.
Contributes to the completion of event records.
Maintains a working knowledge of lab procedures and assays.
Creates/ revises SOPs, laboratory records and other related documentation as assigned.
Performs training of laboratory personnel as needed/ assigned.
Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve standard laboratory techniques, improve protocols, processes and equipment.
May serve as a team lead and assumes roles on more complex team projects.
Complies with company health and safety regulations and procedures.