Overview

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 the ability to travel to client sites across the UK and Europe.

The Scientist must be capable of coordinating and supporting a multi-faceted series of projects related to laboratory operations, operational planning, biosafety & biosecurity, regulatory compliance, and the integration of consensus standards (e.g., ANSI, ASHRAE), manufacturers use instructions, and industry best practices. This person would support the Science & Technology team with duties and coordination as part of a team of scientists, engineers, and subject matter experts. The position will work interactively with other teams responsible for laboratory design, commissioning, and operational planning, development of laboratory IT and IS systems, and development of laboratory programs (e.g., clinical, diagnostic, and research safety, bio risk management, small to large animal laboratory issues, etc.). This position requires the ability to not only be proficient in biosafety, but also clinical and research laboratory operations with an understanding of how laboratory activities, controls, and equipment function to support the containment and isolation of laboratory hazards. This person will support the development of high-level technical products and deliverables, problem solving and planning for high-visibility projects, and as such must possess excellent communication skills. This position requires a high level of demonstrated effectiveness in working with HM government entities, regulators, and academic, clinical, and academic administrators, internal team members, and outside consulting team members.

The successful candidate will be required to interface with a broad spectrum of clients for Life Sciences projects located anywhere within the UK. Moderate travel (up to 50%) may be required.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Scientist, the successful candidate will:

• Provide strategy, development, execution, and technical knowledge for project deliverables related to laboratory operations, biological risk identification, assessment, characterisation, 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.
• 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.