Scientist 1 - Virology

Merck KGaA Darmstadt Germany • Rockville, MD

123d • $80,000 - $146,500

About The Position

At MilliporeSigma, as a Scientist 1 - Virology, you will lead and support the development and commercial application of innovative biosafety testing services. You will oversee study design and execution in BSL-3 and BSL-2 laboratories, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Your responsibilities include interpreting and reporting study results while upholding scientific integrity in all laboratory work. It is essential to ensure that studies adhere to accepted professional and industry standards. Additionally, you must maintain a comprehensive understanding of the company's testing services, technical principles, and their relevant applications. Complete the necessary training to access and work in the BSL-3 laboratory. Perform testing in accordance with SOPs and regulations (cGMP and GLP) in BSL-2 and BSL-3 laboratories. Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for specific areas of the CTS business. Apply laboratory techniques and skills to conduct experiments addressing various specific problems performing testing in accordance with SOPs and regulations (cGMP and GLP). Independently apply basic scientific principles in the design of experiments and assay development. Maintain complete and comprehensive records to ensure study integrity and make detailed observations, document results, and perform data analysis. Operate and maintain lab equipment as required by SOPs and testing procedures. Utilize applicable computer programs during testing and routine tasks (e.g., Word, Excel, Oracle, LIMS, BRIQS). Employ problem-solving and troubleshooting skills and lead the completion of event records. Liaise with Quality Assurance and relevant cross-functional departments to address events and corrective actions identified during GxP laboratory testing. Maintain a working knowledge of lab procedures and assays. Create and revise SOPs, laboratory records, and related documentation as assigned. Write technical reports for internal use and collaborate on papers for external publication. Train laboratory personnel as needed or assigned. Contribute ideas and suggestions to enhance standard laboratory techniques, protocols, processes, and equipment.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in scientific discipline (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, etc.) with two 1+ years of laboratory experience.
• Master's Degree in a scientific discipline (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, etc.) with 2+ years of laboratory experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in a scientific discipline (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, etc.) with 5+ years of laboratory experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in aseptic techniques, cell cultures, virology, infectivity, transduction and titration.
• Experience with scientific laboratory practices, techniques, equipment, materials, and advanced mathematical calculations.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory regulations, quality assurance, and compliance standards.
• Ability to contribute immediately with little training and supervision performing cell-based assays detecting and characterizing viruses.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills with ability to support multiple high-complexity projects.
• Highly collaborative, technically competent and independent.
• Ability to drive team projects, make key decisions and establish timelines.
• Proficient in design of experiments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the development and commercial application of innovative biosafety testing services.
• Oversee study design and execution in BSL-3 and BSL-2 laboratories.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Interpret and report study results while upholding scientific integrity.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the company's testing services and technical principles.
• Complete necessary training to access and work in the BSL-3 laboratory.
• Perform testing in accordance with SOPs and regulations (cGMP and GLP).
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for specific areas of the CTS business.
• Apply laboratory techniques and skills to conduct experiments.
• Maintain complete and comprehensive records to ensure study integrity.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment as required by SOPs.
• Utilize applicable computer programs during testing and routine tasks.
• Employ problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Liaise with Quality Assurance and relevant cross-functional departments.
• Create and revise SOPs, laboratory records, and related documentation.
• Write technical reports for internal use and collaborate on papers for external publication.
• Train laboratory personnel as needed or assigned.
• Contribute ideas and suggestions to enhance standard laboratory techniques.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Retirement contributions
• Sales or performance-based bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree