Virology Custom Validation Scientist (GLP/GMP)

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

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.