[Remote] Senior Scientist I

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Merrick & Company is an employee-owned company seeking an experienced Scientist in Biosafety and Laboratory Operations to join their growing team. The role involves coordinating and supporting various projects related to laboratory operations, biosafety, regulatory compliance, and operational planning within the Life Sciences sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategy, development, execution, and technical knowledge for project deliverables related to laboratory operations, biological risk identification, assessment, characterization, management, exposure assessment and control, general safety, occupational hygiene, health and environmental management, animal care and use and regulatory compliance
• Possess strong oral and written communications and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with clients and team members to Ensure adherence to project quality of deliverables, products, and schedule Address issues related to the interface of laboratory operations, compliance, and operational planning Prepare complex studies, reports, plans, specifications, and other products for project deliverables
• Support document preparation to aid clients in obtaining and maintain regulatory registrations and permits
• Support document preparation to aid clients in obtaining and maintain required certifications and accreditations (College of American Pathologists, Joint Commissioning, and AAALAC)
• Support proposal development and marketing initiatives
• Support leadership to ensure that project schedules and budgets are met and communicate with leadership any issues and concerns
• Exercise initiative, judgment, and knowledge commensurate with the responsibilities of the position
• Adopt and apply all Merrick policies and procedures and to apply them on assignments
• Educate clients on pertinent regulations, consensus standards, manufacturers use instructions, and best practices concerning their laboratories, operations, safety programs, hazard control systems, biocontainment, equipment, hazardous materials storage, waste treatment and disposal processes, and all associated documents and records

Skills

• Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen
• This position may require vaccination as mandated by client policies
• Applicants must be willing to travel up to 75% domestically and internationally as needed to support client projects
• Master's degree or higher in a science related field from an accredited program
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in laboratory operations, biosafety, & biosecurity. Previous experience in high- and maximum-containment laboratories (CL/BSL-3 or higher) is required
• Must have technical knowledge of regulatory requirements regarding biosafety, OSHA, Animal Welfare Act, Select Agents, FAA, EPA, and DOT
• Technical knowledge of clinical laboratory compliance standards (CLIA, CAP, and TCJ) is preferred
• Technical knowledge of consensus standards (e.g., ANSI, ASHRAE, NFPA) is preferred
• Experience performing laboratory assessments for biological, chemical, and physical hazards for all laboratory containment levels for human, animal, and plant materials
• Ability to coordinate the collection of data from laboratory assessments to determine gaps and needs to meet design requirements
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, etc.)
• Computer Skills: Adobe acrobat professional
• Ability to work on multiple projects which includes resourcing, tracking, follow-up and follow-through to project completion
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated professional with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong desire to work in a team environment
• Flexibility/adaptability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Technical knowledge of clinical laboratory compliance standards (CLIA, CAP, and TCJ) is preferred
• Technical knowledge of consensus standards (e.g., ANSI, ASHRAE, NFPA) is preferred
• General awareness of clinical laboratory operations and hazards associated with diagnostic, clinical microbiology, chemistry, blood bank, histopathology, and gross sectioning is preferred
• General awareness of laboratory operations and hazards associated with academic laboratories (e.g., chemistry, biology, microbiology) is preferred

Benefits

• Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account.
• Robust Employee Referral Program.
• Annual performance and compensation reviews.
• Professional Training and Development.
• Employee Recognition Awards.
• Peer Mentor Program
• Health insurance
• Dental and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)

Company Overview

• Merrick & Company, an employee-owned, multi-discipline professional engineering, architecture, design-build. It was founded in 1955, and is headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.merrick.com.

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