Job Description

Work Your Magic with us!

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 an Associate Scientist 3 (AS3) - Cell Culture, you will perform safety testing required to manufacture clinical and commercial products. The AS3 will make scientific observations, maintain detailed workbooks/ documentation and ensure all documentation fulfills generally accepted professional/industry standards. The AS3 will also maintain a thorough understanding of MilliporeSigma services, technical principles, and applications.

• Conducts assigned testing independently within contraints 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 a consistently high level of quality of 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.)
• 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., Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, etc.), with 1+ years laboratory experience -OR-
• Bachelor\'s Degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, etc.), with 3+ years laboratory experience -OR-
• Associate\'s Degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, etc.), with 6+ years\' laboratory experience -OR-
• High school diploma or GED with 8+ year\'s laboratory experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cell culture and PCR testing
• Intermediate skills computer (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Oracle, LIMS, BRIQS, etc.)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and experience with presentations/seminars, oversight of projects, etc.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-based environment
• Demonstrates a high level of initiative and leadership capabilities
• Highly, technically competent

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

Job Requisition ID: 264902

Location: Rockville

Career Level: C - Professional (1-3 years)

Working time model: full-time

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