Associate Scientist III, Virology Services - BioReliance

Job Description
Company
BioReliance by SAFC, a division of Sigma-Aldrich Corporation: About Sigma-Aldrich: Sigma-Aldrich is a leading Life Science and High Technology company whose biochemical, organic chemical products, kits and services are used in scientific research, including genomic and proteomic research, biotechnology, pharmaceutical development, the diagnosis of disease and as key components in pharmaceutical, diagnostics and high technology manufacturing. Sigma-Aldrich customers include more than 1.3 million scientists and technologists in life science companies, university and government institutions, hospitals and industry. The Company operates in 35 countries and has nearly 9,000 employees whose objective is to provide excellent service worldwide. Sigma Aldrich is committed to accelerating customer success through innovation and leadership in Life Science and High Technology. For more information about Sigma-Aldrich, please visit its website at www.sigma-aldrich.com.

Purpose

The Associate III (ASIII) will perform safety testing required to manufacture clinical and commercial products. The ASIII is required to make scientific observations, maintain detailed workbooks/ documentation and ensure all documentation fulfills generally accepted professional/industry standards. Requirements also include maintaining a thorough understanding of BioReliance services, technical principles and applications.

Essential Job Functions

•Conducts assigned testing independently within constraints 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 (using automated LIMS).
•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.).
• Utilizes problem solving/ trouble shooting skills.
• 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.

Requirements

Education (minimum requirements):
•MA/MS/Ph.D. in scientific discipline with 1 or more years relevant experience
•BA/BS in scientific discipline with 3 or more years relevant experience
•AA degree in scientific discipline with 6 or more years relevant experience
•Or equivalent relevant experience

Experience:

•Experience with relevant laboratory practices, techniques, equipment, materials and mathematical calculations.
Knowledge and Skills:
•Intermediate skills in applicable computer programs (i.e. automated LIMS)
•Excellent oral and written communication skills that have been demonstrated through presentations/seminars, oversight ofprojects, etc.
•Ability to work well independently and in a team based environment
•Demonstrates a high level of initiative and leadership capabilities
•Highly, technically competent
May be required to work under BSL3 to perform standard virology testing

ADDITIONAL LOCAL NEEDS
•0-10% Travel required
•Maybe required to work overtime or flexible shifts

Company

Sigma-Aldrich Corporation

Job Code

State or Province

Maryland

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