associate scientist i.

In partnership with MilliporeSigma, we are seeking candidates to fill multiple 12-month pure contract Associate Scientist I opportunities in their Rockville, MD location!  We will host a virtual career fair Wednesday February 26th! MilliporeSigma is the North American life science brand of a large Germany based biotech/biopharma organization– a leading science and technology company. It offers a broad range of innovative products and services to biotech and pharmaceutical drug therapies businesses. Through dedicated collaboration with the scientific and engineering communities, and as one of the top three R&D investors in the life science tools industry, the brand serves as a strategic partner to customers and helps advance the promise of life science. Your role: As an Associate Scientist  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. Requirements also include maintaining a thorough understanding of company testing services, technical principles and applications as they apply to your position.  

salary: $24.99 - $25 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The Associate Scientist will perform safety testing required to manufacture clinical and commercial products. The AS is required to make scientific observations, maintain detailed workbooks/documentation and ensure all documentation fulfills generally accepted professional/industry standards. Additionally, they are required to maintain a thorough understanding of BioReliance services, technical principles and applications.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Conducts assigned testing with minimal supervision within constraints of lab scheduling.
• Performs testing in accordance with SOPs and regulations (cGMP and GLP).
• Makes detailed observations and documents results.
• 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.
• Maintains a working knowledge of lab procedures and assays.
• Assists with revisions to SOPs, laboratory records and other documentation as assigned.
• Complies with company health and safety regulations and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Quailifications:

• BA/BS in scientific dicipline with 0-2 years relevant experience
• AA with 2+ years 

The essential functions of this role include:

working weekends

Skills

PCR (1 year of experience is preferred)

GMP (1 year of experience is preferred)

mammalian cell cultures (6 months of experience is required)

Qualifications

Years of experience: 1 year

Experience level: Entry Level

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.