Associate Scientist – ELISA

3M HEALTHCARE; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Medical plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

3M HEALTHCARE in Rockville, MD seeks a laboratory analyst to perform analytical testing on protein biopharmaceuticals across characterization, validation, and stability monitoring. You will work with senior scientists to optimize methods and transfer assays, while documenting data in electronic systems.

The role requires a life sciences degree with 0–2 years of lab experience, and familiarity with ELISA, PCR, DNA extraction, and HPLC is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Science, Chemistry, Engineering or equivalent technical discipline.
• Experience with protein analysis by ELISA, PCR, DNA extraction, HPLC or other techniques.
• 0-2 years of relevant lab experience.
• Equivalency based on education, training and/or related experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Train on and perform analytical testing using multiple technologies to evaluate protein biopharmaceuticals for characterization, process validation, and stability monitoring.
• Work with experienced scientists to optimize, transfer, or qualify analytical methods.
• Use electronic databases to store test data.
• Provide analytical support for MSAT’s upstream and downstream teams for process development and characterization projects.
• Co‑author analytical protocols and reports.
• Follow FDA and/or European agency regulations on analytical methods as they apply.

Skills

Analytical testing

Data management

Team collaboration

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Science, Chemistry, Engineering or equivalent technical discipline

Tools

ELISA

PCR

DNA extraction

HPLC

Job description

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all GMP safety standards in a laboratory setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Train on and perform analytical testing using multiple technologies to evaluate protein biopharmaceuticals for characterization, process validation, and stability monitoring.
• Work with experienced scientists to optimize, transfer, or qualify analytical methods.
• Use electronic databases to store test data.
• Provide analytical support for MSAT’s upstream and downstream teams for process development and characterization projects.
• Co‑author analytical protocols and reports.
• Follow FDA and/or European agency regulations on analytical methods as they apply.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Science, Chemistry, Engineering or equivalent technical discipline.
• Experience with protein analysis by ELISA, PCR, DNA extraction, HPLC or other techniques.
• 0-2 years of relevant lab experience.
• Equivalency based on appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with protein analysis by ELISA, residual DNA analysis, protein concentration by UV, purity by HPLC or other techniques.
• Willingness to learn and work with the team.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Working Environment

• Able to communicate with diverse groups.
• Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
• Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Able to work in non‑traditional work environments.
• Able to use standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

Compensation and Benefits

Hourly pay range (MD): $25.00–$35.00. Variable annual bonus may be available. Total rewards package includes national medical, dental, vision plans, health incentive programs, employee assistance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, holidays, parental leave, insurance, disability, retirement and savings plans, ESPP. For more information, visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards