Scientist 1 - Custom Validation Virology

MilliporeSigma; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision and dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

MilliporeSigma in Rockville, MD seeks a Scientist 1 – Custom Validation Virology to support assay development and innovative biosafety testing services. You ensure scientific integrity, maintain detailed workbooks, and ensure documentation meets industry standards.

The role requires advanced scientific degrees with hands-on lab experience and familiarity with GMP/GLP, SOP creation, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. Training and report writing are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. with 1+ years of lab experience or Master’s with 2+ years or Bachelor’s with 5+ years or HS with 9+ years in a lab setting.
• Experience in GMP/GLP environments is preferred.
• Strong documentation, data analysis, and SOP development skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs testing in accordance with SOPs and regulations (cGMP and GLP).
• Act as SME for BioReliance area.
• Applies lab techniques to address specific problems and designs experiments.
• Independently designs experiments and develops assays.
• For GLP studies, acts as Study Director.
• Maintains complete records for study integrity and writes technical reports.
• Liaises with QA and cross-functional teams to close events and implement corrective actions.

Skills

cGMP/GLP knowledge

QPCR

Cell culture

Data analysis

SOP documentation

Education

Ph.D. in a scientific field

Master’s degree in a scientific field

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field

High school diploma or GED with 9+ years of experience

Tools

LIMS

Oracle

Excel

Word

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

At MilliporeSigma, as the Scientist 1 – Custom Validation Virology, 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.

• Performs testing in accordance with SOPs and regulations (cGMP and GLP)
• Act as subject matter expert (SME) for specific defined area(s) of BioReliance 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 result 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 key driver/ champion on project teams.
• Complies with company health and safety regulations and procedures

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a scientific field (e.g., Biology, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, etc.) with 1 + years of working experience in laboratory setting -OR-
• Master’s degree in a scientific field (e.g., Biology, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, etc.) with 2+ years of working experience in a laboratory setting -OR-
• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field (e.g., Biology, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, etc.) with 5+ years of working experience in a laboratory setting
• High school diploma or GED with 9+ years of experience in a laboratory setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge and laboratory experience in executing and overseeing technical projects and/or related studies in Virology, specifically utilizing QPCR, cell culture techniques, and viral agents
• Previous experience working in GMP/GLP environment
• Highly technically competent and is considered a scientific leader in a particular scientific area
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and experience with 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
• Intermediate level in Microsoft office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

Pay Range for this position - $75,100 – 112,600

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
• 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 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!