Scientist 2 - Analytical Chemistry/ HPLC Expert

BioReliance Corporation•Rockville, MD

About The Position

As a Scientist 2 - Analytical Chemistry, you are responsible for the scientific integrity of technical work performed in the laboratory. You will be required to make scientific observations, maintain detailed workbooks/documentation, and ensure all documentation fulfills generally accepted professional/industry standards. A thorough understanding of company testing services, technical principles, and applications as they apply to your position is also required. This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Requirements

Ph.D. in scientific discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, etc. with 2+ years of scientific/laboratory experience
MA/MS in scientific discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, etc.) with 5+ years of scientific/laboratory experience
BA/BS in scientific discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, etc. with 7+ years of scientific/laboratory experience
2+ years of analytical chemistry in a GMP industry environment
Proficient in using Empower, 32 Karat and preferably Minitab.
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
Demonstrates a high level of initiative and leadership capabilities
Effective coaching and training skills for complex and highly technical work
Highly, technically competent

Nice To Haves

Broad working knowledge of analytical chemistry, preferably applicable to Quality Control testing within Product Characterization lab.
Expertise in HPLC, CE-SDS, cIEF who has a successful track record of training others on these methods.
Strong knowledge of GMP practices, compendial regulations, quality assurance, and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

Performs testing in accordance with SOPs and regulations (USP, EP, JP and general cGMP)
Act as subject matter expert (SME) for specific defined area(s) of MilliporeSigma business.
Applies laboratory techniques and skills to complete experiments designed to address a variety of specific problems.
Independently applies basic scientific principles in the design of experiments and the development of assays.
Maintains complete and comprehensive records for study integrity.
Makes detailed observations, documents results and performs data analysis.
Operates and maintains lab equipment as required by SOPs and testing procedures.
Utilizes applicable computer programs during testing and routine tasks (i.e. Word, Excel, Oracle, LIMS, BRIQS, Empower, etc.).
Utilizes problem solving/ trouble shooting skills.
Communicates deviations/ events, progress and interim results to Study Management.
Leads the completion of event records.
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 lead for a specific discipline or on project teams
Complies with company health and safety regulations and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.