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$99k – $148k per year
Location
In office (Rockville)
Seniority
Middle · 4+ years exp
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No sponsorship (stated in the posting)
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026. Merck Group scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Merck Group is a global science and technology company headquartered in Darmstadt, Germany. The company operates across three primary business sectors: Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics, delivering innovative medicines, laboratory solutions, and advanced materials. Through its focus on research and technology, it advances medical treatments, supports biopharmaceutical production, and drives key innovations in semiconductor manufacturing worldwide.

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.

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 Lab Supervisor 2, you will oversee a wide variety of assays or tests required to characterize product or material safety in addition to supervision of all Associate Scientists and/or lab technicians in the lab. You may also supervise Scientists and large projects or functions. Tasks include oversight and overall management of the lab and responsibility for lab metrics. The lab supervisor may also make scientific observations, maintain detailed documentation and ensure all documentation fulfills generally accepted professional/industry standards. Requirements also include maintaining an understanding of the company services, technical principles and applications.

  • Responsible for compliance of studies under the principles of GxP
  • May act as Study Director with responsibility for the scientific conduct of GLP studies
  • May act as the study management/ responsible person on the release of test results in a GMP study
  • Document scientific observations and coordinate all activities associated with day to day laboratory operations
  • Schedule the conduct of assays by lab staff and coordinate the scheduling samples to be tested
  • Ensure the necessary paperwork is received to facilitate on time lab initiation of studies
  • Review study data for accuracy, adherence to compliance and completeness of documentation
  • Conduct thorough scientific investigations to determine the root cause for each deviation and nonconformance. Document all aspects of the investigation in a timely manner
  • Liaise with Quality Assurance and appropriate cross-functional departmental areas to close the events and corrective actions identified during GxP laboratory testing
  • Stay current with SOPs and regulations (cGMP and GLP)
  • Periodically evaluate laboratory procedures, system controls and technical documentation such as SOPs and batch records to ensure compliance
  • Manage the use and maintenance of scientific equipment and instrumentation, computer systems; Ensure that they are kept in a calibrated / validated state and part 11 compliant
  • Assist in site visits (Technical and QA), complete client requests and addressing site visit/ audit findings in a timely manner
  • Participate in conference calls and anticipate/ address client questions as appropriate
  • Provide direct supervision to Associate Scientists and/or Laboratory Assistants. Meet with direct reports to set goals, conduct regular one-on-one discussions with employees, ensure development plans are in place for all employees, address personnel issues promptly, interview and hire new candidates and complete performance reviews fairly and on-time
  • Act as point of contact for departmental training, ensuring training modules are up to date and training matrix reflects staff capabilities
  • Participate in division-wide initiatives including Quality systems improvements, trans-divisional SOPs revisions, Lean projects, etc.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as appropriate or required

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, etc.), with 2 + years of laboratory experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, etc.), with 4+ years of laboratory experience
  • 1+ years of experience leading and training staff in a laboratory setting

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Cell culture-based lab setting and PCR experience
  • Intermediate skills in applicable computer programs
  • 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 supervisory, coaching and training skills for complex and highly technical work
  • Highly, technically competent

Pay Range for this position - $ 98,700 - 148,000

Our ranges are derived from several sources, and largely reliant on relevant industry market data. Should we decide to make an offer, we will consider several factors, including but not limited to your location, skills, experience, career level, and other job-related factors. This role may offer the following benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k) matching program; paid time off; and paid holidays; among other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses.

RSREMD

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety 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 a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

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