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Merrick & Company, an employee-owned company, is seeking an experienced Senior Scientist in Biosafety and Laboratory Operations to join our growing team. The person would become a crucial part of a key Merrick growth initiative in Life Sciences, Biosafety & Biosecurity, and Laboratory Operations markets. This position is open for work in London, with ability to travel to client sites across the UK and Europe.
Job Responsibility:
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
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 maintaining regulatory registrations and permits
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 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
Requirements:
Applicant must be a U.K. Citizen
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, HSE, ACDP, SAPO, GMO, and IATA
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
This position may require vaccination as mandated by client polices
Applicants must be willing to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally as needed to support client projects
Nice to have:
Technical knowledge of consensus standards (e.g., ANSI, ASHRAE, British Standards, CIBSE, HTM, ISO) 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
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, etc.)
What we offer:
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), and paid time off (PTO)