At MilliporeSigma, as a Senior 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. Performs testing in accordance with SOPs and regulations (cGMP and GLP).Scheduling of laboratory personnel and tasks as well as training as needed and assigned.Acts 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.Maintains complete and comprehensive records for study integrity.Makes detailed observations, documents results 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.Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve standard laboratory techniques, protocols, processes and equipment.Complies with company health and safety regulations and procedures. Who You Are Minimum Qualifications:Master's Degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, etc.) Bachelor's Degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, etc.) with 3+ years of laboratory experience Preferred Qualifications:Previous cell culture experience. Experience working in GMP environment .Broad working knowledge of field and experience with relevant laboratory practices, techniques, equipment, materials and mathematical calculations.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.Highly, technically competent.