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Senior Associate Scientist
Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.
Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
Your Role:
As a Senior Associate Scientist, you will support assay development by leveraging innovative service offerings in the biosafety testing field, particularly focusing on BSL-3 requirements, intensive hands on laboratory work, automation, and digitalization. You will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of all technical work performed in the laboratory. This includes making observations, keeping detailed workbooks and documentation, and ensuring that all records adhere to accepted professional and industry standards. A comprehensive understanding of the company’s testing services, along with the relevant technical principles and applications, is essential for this position. Additionally, you must complete the necessary training to gain access to and work in the BSL-3 laboratory.
Scope of Responsibility:
• Planning and executing experimental designs using a Design of Experiments (DoE) approach
• Maintaining adherent and suspension cell lines, and producing viruses at both bench and pilot scales
• Ensure good documentation practices and perform general lab maintenance tasks
• Collaboration with laboratory management and support staff will be crucial to meet or exceed both internal and external expectations
• Develop and conduct custom and routine testing in compliance with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and regulations, including current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
• Utilize a combination of intensive laboratory work in BSL-2 and BSL-3 environments, generating and presenting reports at internal meetings, and organizing documentation
• Operate within a matrix environment as part of a dynamic team, managing multiple projects simultaneously
Who You Are:
Minimum Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in a scientific discipline (i.e. Biology, Chemistry, etc.) with 4+ years laboratory experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline (i.e. Biology, Chemistry, etc.) with 6+ years laboratory experience
• High school diploma or GED with 8+ years’ experience with aseptic technique and mammalian cell culture experience
Preferred Qualifications:
• 4+ years’ experience with aseptic technique and mammalian cell culture experience
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment
• Multi-tasker who can handle multiple high-complexity projects at one time
• Proficient in the use of basic and advanced laboratory techniques, equipment and materials
• Intermediate to advanced skills in applicable computer programs
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work under minimal supervision
• Broad working knowledge of lab policies and biological assays
Pay Range for this position - $26/hr - $50/hr
Our ranges are derived from several sources, and largely reliant on relevant industry market data. Should we decide to make an offer, we will consider several factors, including but not limited to your location, skills, experience, career level, and other job-related factors.  This role may offer the following benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k) matching program; paid time off; and paid holidays; among other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses.
What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!
If you would like to know more about what diversity, equity, and inclusion means to us, please visit https://www.emdgroup.com/en/company/press-positions.html
Job Requisition ID: 287566
Location: Rockville
Career Level: D - Professional (4-9 years)
Working time model: Full-time
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