Associate Scientist 2 at MilliporeSigma in Rockville, MD

Summary: MilliporeSigma is seeking an Associate Scientist 2 to support assay development and validation within the Blazar Laboratory. The role involves conducting assays, maintaining detailed documentation, and ensuring scientific integrity in laboratory work.

Responsibilities:
- Conducts assigned testing with minimal supervision within constraints of lab scheduling
- Performs assay development testing in accordance with SOPs
- Maintains complete and comprehensive records for study integrity
- Makes detailed observations and documents results
- 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 Lab Management
- Informs supervisor of deviations or factors that may affect quality and accuracy of data
- Maintains a working knowledge of lab procedures and assays
- Creates/ revises SOPs, laboratory records, and other related documentation as assigned
- Assists with training of laboratory personnel as needed/ assigned
- Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve standard laboratory techniques, improve

Required Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, etc.) with 6+ months of scientific/laboratory experience in a professional laboratory setting
- Bachelor's Degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, etc.) with 1+ years of scientific/laboratory experience in a professional laboratory setting
- Associate Degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, etc.) with 2+ years of laboratory experience
- High school diploma or GED with 5+ years of laboratory experience
- Proficiency in laboratory software (Word, Excel, Oracle, LIMS, BRIQS)
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with scientific laboratory practices, techniques, equipment, materials, and mathematical calculations
- Experience in molecular biology techniques such as nucleic acid extraction, PCR, serial dilutions
- Experience in pipetting and aseptic techniques
- Basic skills in applicable computer programs (MS Office)
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work well independently and in a team-based environment

Required Skills: Assay development, Assay validation, Scientific laboratory practices, Molecular biology techniques, Nucleic acid extraction, PCR, Serial dilutions, Pipetting techniques, Aseptic techniques, Laboratory equipment operation, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Oracle, BRIQS, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Scientific documentation, Mathematical calculations, work in a team-based environment, Effective verbal communication, Effective written communication

Benefits: Medical, vision, and dental insurance, Life insurance, Disability insurance, A 401(k) matching program, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses