Associate Scientist 3

MilliporeSigma; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

retirement contributions

Other perquisites

Job summary

MilliporeSigma in the United States is seeking an Associate Scientist 3 to support assay development and biosafety testing services, ensuring scientific integrity of lab work.

You will conduct testing per SOPs, maintain thorough records, analyze data, and may train others. A GMP/GLP background is preferred to ensure quality and compliance across projects.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in chemistry, biology or biochemistry with 1+ year lab experience.
• Or bachelor’s degree with 2+ years science/lab experience in GMP.
• 1+ year analytical chemistry experience in a GMP environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assigned testing independently per SOPs and regulations (cGMP/GLP).
• Maintain complete and comprehensive records for study integrity.
• Document observations, results, and perform data analyses.
• Performs training of laboratory personnel as needed.
• Possibly serve as a team lead on complex projects.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.

Skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Leadership potential

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in a scientific discipline

Bachelor's Degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

HPLC

CE-SDS

cIEF

LIMS

SOPs

Job description

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 an Associate Scientist 3 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.

Essential Job Functions

• Conducts assigned testing independently within constraints of lab scheduling.
• Performs testing in accordance with SOPs and regulations (cGMP and GLP).
• Maintains complete and comprehensive records for study integrity.
• Makes detailed observations, documents results, and performs data analysis.
• Demonstrates consistently high levels of quality work.
• Operates and maintains lab equipment as required by SOPs and testing procedures.
• Performs peer review of assay batch/lab records to ensure Right First Time (RFT).
• 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.
• Informs supervisor of deviations or factors that may affect quality and accuracy of data.
• Contributes to the completion of event records.
• Maintains a working knowledge of lab procedures and assays.
• Creates/ revises SOPs, laboratory records and other related documentation as assigned.
• Performs training of laboratory personnel as needed/ assigned.
• Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve standard laboratory techniques, improve protocols, processes and equipment.
• May serve as a team lead
• Assumes roles on more complex team projects.
• Complies with company health and safety regulations and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, etc.) with 1+ years of laboratory/ industry experience

-OR-

• Bachelor's Degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, etc.) with 2+ years of scientific/laboratory experience

- AND-

• 1+ year of analytical chemistry in a GMP industry environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in HPLC, CE-SDS, cIEF with a successful track record of training others on these methods.
• Knowledge and Skills:
  • 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

Pay Range for this position - $28/hr - $44/hr

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites.

What we offer:

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety 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!