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Associate Scientist 1

Merck Group
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Dec 2023

About the role

 

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 the Associate Scientist 1 – Lab Scheduler, you will be responsible for scheduling and coordination of routine work. You will maintain a thorough understanding of our services and applications to ensure on time service delivery. You will also maintain a thorough understanding of company manufacturing and testing services, technical principles, and applications as they apply to your position.

  • Assist in the creation and management of lab schedule(s) for routine work.
  • Work with lab supervisor(s) and/or lab management to ensure that routine work is scheduled appropriately to meet on time delivery expectations.
  • Work with project management and directly with clients to ensure that all work is scheduled appropriately to ensure project timelines are met.
  • Liaise with project management, account managers, development services as well as operations scientific staff on the progress and deliverables of all testing.
  • Liaise with continuous improvement and digitization project leads on process improvement efforts and coordinate with lab management on resources needed.
  • Organize and lead meetings with appropriate cross functional teams.
  • Help to manage project timelines and communicate any timeline risk or misses to appropriate parties.
  • Perform work in accordance with SOPs and regulations (cGMP and GLP).
  • Utilize applicable computer programs during work and routine tasks (i.e. Word, Excel, Oracle, LIMS, BRIQS, etc.).
  • Lead the completion of event records.
  • Create/ revise SOPs, laboratory records and other documentation as assigned.
  • Perform training of laboratory personnel as needed/ assigned.
  • Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve standard laboratory techniques, protocols, processes and equipment.
  • Comply with company health and safety regulations and procedures.

 

Who You Are:

 

Minimum Qualifications:

 

  • Master's Degree in a scientifice discipline (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, etc.)

OR

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, etc.) with 1+ years’ laboratory experience

OR

  • Associate’s Degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, etc.) with 2+ years’ laboratory experience

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

  • Broad working knowledge of field and experience with laboratory practices, techniques, equipment, materials and mathematical calculations.
  • Excellent time management, organizational and technical skills.
  • Working knowledge of spreadsheets and spreadsheet data analysis tools.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, both formal and informal that have been demonstrated through presentations/seminars, oversight of projects, etc.
  • Ability to work in cross functional team s as well as independently.
  • Demonstrate a high level of initiative and leadership capabilities.
  • Effective coaching and training skills.

 


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 https://www.emdgroup.com/en/company/press-positions.html

 

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