Scientist 1 - Flow, Elisa & GMP - 2nd Shift

Merck • Rockville, MD

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This role supports assay development through commercial application of new and innovative service offerings within the biosafety testing space. The Scientist 1 is responsible for the scientific integrity of technical work performed in the laboratory, making scientific observations, maintaining detailed workbooks/documentation, and ensuring all documentation fulfills generally accepted professional/industry standards. A thorough understanding of company testing services, technical principles, and applications as they apply to the position is required. The shift hours are Monday - Friday 11am - 7:30pm.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in scientific discipline (Immunology, Chemistry, Biology, etc.) with 1+ years of experience in a laboratory environment
• OR Master’s degree in scientific discipline (i.e., Immunology, Chemistry, Biology, etc.) with 3+ years of experience in a laboratory environment
• OR Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline (i.e., Immunology, Chemistry, Biology, etc.) with 5+ years of experience in a laboratory environment
• External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
• This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization.

Nice To Haves

• PhD in Immunology
• Extensive hands-on experience with Flow Cytometry/cell sorting techniques (potency, titer, viability or identity)
• Hands-on experience with Mammalian cell-based Immunoassays (preferred cell line, adherent cells e.g. HEK293; suspension T cell (SupT1, MT4, H9) and primary hematopoietic cells (CD34+ cells))
• Hands-on experience with Quantitative ELISA (Relative potency, titer, host cell protein, etc.)
• Experience with industry GMP or GxP compliance and Client facing experience
• Deviation investigation experience
• Intermediate skills in applicable computer programs (Softmax, PLA, or FACSDiva)
• Hand-on experience with equipment (FACSCanto, Cell sorters, Cell counter, Stemvision, automatic liquid handler, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills that have been demonstrated through presentations/seminars, oversight of projects, implementation of new services, etc.
• Excellent time management skills, highly collaborative as well as independent and excellent multi-tasking abilities
• Demonstrates a high level of initiative and leadership capabilities.
• Effective coaching and training skills for complex and highly technical work
• Highly, technically competent

Responsibilities

• Act as subject matter expert (SME) for specific defined area(s) of the business.
• For GLP studies, acts as Study Director.
• Fully responsible for the technical conduct of a GMP/GLP study, as well as for the interpretation, analysis, documentation, and reporting of results.
• Assure that appropriate technical specifications and standard operating procedures are followed.
• Assure that all experimental data, including observations of unanticipated test system responses are accurately recorded and reviewed.
• Assure that computerized systems used in the study have been validated or are under appropriate controls.
• Utilizes problem solving/ trouble shooting skills.
• Leads the completion of deviation investigation records in a timely manner.
• Liaise with Quality Assurance and appropriate cross-functional departmental areas to close the events and corrective actions identified during GxP laboratory testing.
• Maintains a working knowledge of lab procedures and assays.
• Creates/ revises SOPs, laboratory records and other related documentation as assigned.
• Writes technical reports for internal use and collaborates on papers for external use.
• Performs training of laboratory personnel as needed/ assigned.
• Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve standard laboratory techniques, protocols, processes, and equipment.
• Acts as key driver/ champion on project teams.
• Complies with company health and safety regulations and procedures.

Benefits

• medical, vision, and dental insurance
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• a 401(k) matching program
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level