Scientist 2 - Product Characterization

Merck • Rockville, MD

7d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Scientist 2, 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

• Ph.D. in scientific discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, etc.) with 1+ years of scientific/laboratory experience
• MA/MS in scientific discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, etc.) with 4+ years of scientific/laboratory experience
• BA/BS in scientific discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, etc.) with 6+ years of scientific/laboratory experience
• External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
• This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization.

Nice To Haves

• 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.)
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead multiple projects concurrently
• Broad working knowledge of field and experience with scientific laboratory practices, techniques, equipment, materials and advanced mathematical calculations.
• Preferred strong knowledge of laboratory regulations, quality assurance, and compliance standards.
• Intermediate skills in applicable computer programs
• 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

Responsibilities

• Performs testing in accordance with SOPs and regulations (cGMP and GLP)
• 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.
• For GLP studies, acts as Study Director.
• 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, 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.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree