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Work Location: Rockville, Maryland
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Department: LS-AS-TG3AVS Virology Services- Scientific Operations
Recruiter:Genie Hooper

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Your Role:

As a Scientist 1- Virology 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.

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs testing in accordance with SOPs and regulations (cGMP and GLP)
• Act as subject matter expert (SME) for specific defined area(s) of the business.
• Applies laboratory techniques and skills to complete experiments designed to address a variety of specific problems.
• Independently applies basic scientific principles in the design of experiments and the development of assays.
• For GLP studies, acts as Study Director.
• Makes detailed observations, documents result and performs data analysis.
• Operates and maintains lab equipment as required by SOPs and testing procedures.
• 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.
• Leads the completion of event records.
• Liaise with Quality Assurance and appropriate cross-functional departmental areas to close the events and corrective actions identified during GxP laboratory testing.
• Maintains a working knowledge of lab procedures and assays.
• Creates/ revises SOPs, laboratory records and other related documentation as assigned.
• Writes technical reports for internal use and collaborates on papers for external use.
• Performs training of laboratory personnel as needed/ assigned.
• Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve standard laboratory techniques, protocols, processes, and equipment.
• Acts as key driver/ champion on project teams.
• Complies with company health and safety regulations and procedures.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in a scientific discipline (e.g., Virology, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, etc.)

-OR-

• Master's Degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Virology, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, etc.) with 3+ years of scientific/laboratory experience

-OR-

• Bachelor's Degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Virology, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, etc.) with 4+ years of scientific/laboratory experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in cell culture (including mammalian), and aseptic techniques.
• GMP and/or GLP experience and understanding of regulatory standards and root cause analysis.
• Experience in Virology and working with virus'.

• Broad working knowledge of field and experience with scientific laboratory practices, techniques, equipment, materials, and advanced mathematical calculations.
• Preferred strong knowledge of laboratory regulations, quality assurance, and compliance standards.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills that have been demonstrated through presentations/seminars, oversight of projects, implementation of new services, etc.
• Excellent time management skills
• Highly collaborative as well as independent
• Demonstrates a high level of initiative and leadership capabilities.
• Effective coaching and training skills for complex and highly technical work

Pay Range for this position - $75,000 - $112,000

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.