Scientist III

This is a contract opportunity through May 2026, with potential for extension!

100% onsite in Lenexa, KS

M-F 8am-4pm

At MilliporeSigma, they are at the forefront of life sciences, working tirelessly to tackle the industry' s toughest challenges. By collaborating with the global scientific community, they strive to enhance health access worldwide. Their mission is clear: to equip scientists and engineers with top-notch lab materials, technologies, and services, making research and biotech production simpler, faster, and more successful. With a dedication to shaping the future of drug development, they’re with our customers every step of the way, pioneering tomorrow's possibilities.

Your role:

Responsible for collaborating on the development of cell culture media and supporting bioprocess methods related to Gene Therapy and Vaccine Markets. Responsible for the scientific integrity of technical work performed in the laboratory, and required to make complex scientific observations, maintain detailed workbooks/documentation and ensure all documentation fulfills generally accepted professional/industry standards.

• Acts as subject matter expert (SME) for Cell Culture of Mammalian and Insect Cell Lines
• Determines appropriate scientific techniques to support product development; develop new techniques when appropriate
• Independently applies scientific principles in the design of experiments and the development of assays
• Maintains complete and comprehensive records for study integrity
• Makes detailed observations, document results and performs complex data analysis
• Demonstration of strong oral and written communication skills.
• Writes technical reports for internal use and collaborates on papers for external use
• Performs training of laboratory personnel
• Leads initiatives or makes independent decisions to improve standard laboratory techniques, protocols, processes, and equipment

Who You Are:

• Ph.D. in Biology, Molecular Biology, Virology, or a related field with 0–1 year of relevant experience
• M.S. degree with 1–3 years of industry experience
• B.S. degree with 5 years of industry experience
• Proven hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture and PCR techniques
• Demonstrated ability to design, execute, and analyze scientific experiments
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly present experimental results and insights
• Experience with transient transfections is required
• Preferred: Experience working with HEK293 cell lines and/or insect cell lines

MilliporeSigma is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.  This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to his/her Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because he/she made a good faith report of discrimination.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $40.00 - $43.26 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Mammalian cell culture: 1 year (Required)
• PCR: 1 year (Required)
• transient transfections: 1 year (Required)
• HEK293 cell line: 1 year (Preferred)
• insect cell lines: 1 year (Preferred)
• Virology: 1 year (Required)

Location:

• Lenexa, KS 66215 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Lenexa, KS 66215 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40 - $43