Scientist 1 - Virology / 2nd Shift

Merck•Rockville, MD

About The Position

At MilliporeSigma, as the Scientist 1 - Virology, 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. Hours: Monday - Friday 3pm – 11pm

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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)

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