Biology Expert 2

BEPC has a Rockville, MD area open position for Biology Expert 2 to join our fast-growing team of consultants!

Contract W2 Period: 3 months with opportunity for extensions
Pay & Benefits: $28.84/hour Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

Work Shift: 1st shift

BA/BS in Scientific Discipline or AA degree in Scientific Discipline

This position will perform safety testing required to manufacture clinical and commercial products. Is required to make scientific observations, maintain detailed workbooks/ documentation, and ensure all documentation fulfills generally accepted professional/industry standards.

DETAILS:

• Conducts assigned testing with minimal supervision within constraints of lab scheduling.
• Performs testing in accordance with SOPs and regulations (cGMP and GLP).
• Maintains complete and comprehensive records for study integrity.
• Makes detailed observations and documents results.
• Demonstrates a consistently high level of quality of work.
• 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.).
• Utilizes problem solving/ trouble shooting skills.
• 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.
• Creates/ revises SOPs, laboratory records and other related documentation as assigned.
• Assists with training of laboratory personnel as needed/ assigned
• Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve standard laboratory techniques, improve protocols, processes, and equipment
• Complies with company health and safety regulations and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS in scientific discipline with 2 or more years relevant experience
• AA degree in scientific discipline with 4 or more years relevant experience or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience with relevant laboratory practices, techniques, equipment, materials, and mathematical calculations.
• Basic skills in applicable computer programs
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work well independently and in a team-based environment