• Job Description

  Req#: 272287

  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:

  At MilliporeSigma, as the Scientist 1, you will be the primary scientific resource for a given study with the Product Characterization Laboratory within the overall Biologics department. The Scientist may act as subject matter expert in bioassay development for studies performed in the Product Characterization Lab and will oversee a wide variety of safety testing required to manufacture clinical and commercial products.

  You will be responsible for ensuring current regulatory requirements are met and the technical & regulatory needs of internal and external clients are appropriately met, effectively interpreted and then communicated to the client and performing analysis of testing performed within the Product Characterization Analytical Laboratory.

  Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

  • Develops/validates and perform GMP methods
  • Performs analysis and interpretation of data
  • Prepares/ reviews protocols and final reports
  • May serve as study director and ensures timely initiation and completion of all studies
  • Participates and/or drive assay development/ assay transfer and/or assay validation activities
  • Responsible for resolving deviations/ completing event records
  • Liaises with Quality Assurance and appropriate cross-functional departmental areas to close the events and corrective actions identified during GxP laboratory testing
  • Responsible for creating/revising SOPs, laboratory records and other related documentation
  • Contributes ideas and suggestions to improve standard laboratory techniques, protocols, processes and equipment
  • Provides technical advice and support for internal and external interactions such as client and regulatory audits/inspections, meetings, teleconferences

  
  Who You Are:

  
  Minimum Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in scientific discipline (i.e., Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry etc.) with 1+ years of experience in a laboratory environment – OR –
  • Master’s degree in scientific discipline (i.e., Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, etc.) with 3+ years of experience in a laboratory environment – OR –
  • Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline (i.e., Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry etc.) with 5+ years of experience in a laboratory environment – OR –
  • Associates degree in scientific discipline (i.e., Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry etc.) with 7+ years of experience in a laboratory environment

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Working knowledge and experience in scientific discipline executing and overseeing technical projects and/or related studies
  • Experience leading and/or supervising staff in a laboratory setting
  • Experience with some or all of the following technical disciplines
    • ELISA
    • Cell-based bioassays
    • Molecular qPCR and ddPCR
    • Flow Cytometry (potency, titer, viability or identity)
    • Western blots

  
  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

• About the company

  Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a leading science and technology company, operates across healthcare, life science and electronics.

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