Scientist 1, Virology

Your Role:

This is a hands-on laboratory position that will need meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively and independently. You should have a keen interest in expanding your knowledge and understanding of biosafety in bioprocessing operations to aid in new product development and optimize the performance of current products for MilliporeSigma customers.

Responsibilities include but are no limited to:

• Perform virus titer assays to execute filtration and virus inactivation studies using model bacteriophages and mammalian viruses.
• Collaborate with technical project leads in Virology and other teams to complete project deliverables within established timelines.
• Execute testing protocols and occasionally author reports, adhering to proper documentation practices.
• Contribute to data-driven problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical input on testing design and execution topics with teams developing products.
• Support method and equipment development, improvement projects, new technology and equipment evaluation, method validation, and training.

Physical Attributes:

• Lift 35 to 40 pounds.

Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or other Life Science disciplines.
• 2+ year of lab experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Skilled in aseptic techniques, mammalian cell culture, and virus and bacterial enumeration.
• Experience with media and buffer preparation, molecular methods, and protein characterization.
• Experienced in laboratory practices, equipment, materials, and mathematical calculations.
• Experience with Microsoft applications, including data manipulation in Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Operates within BSL-2 biosafety guidelines when handling biological materials.
• Functions well within a team structure and independently drives projects.