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Laboratory Technician

Merck KGaA
Rockville, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 6/2/2026 CLOSED ON 6/6/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technician position at Merck KGaA?

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 a Laboratory Technician, your activities will support assay development through commercial application of new and innovative service offerings within the biosafety testing space. You are responsible for the scientific integrity of technical work performed in the laboratory, and are required to make scientific observations, maintain detailed workbooks/documentation and ensure all documentation fulfills generally accepted professional/industry standards. Requirements also include maintaining a thorough understanding of company testing services, technical principles and applications as they apply to your position.

Essential Job Functions:
  • Documents tasks in compliance with SOPs and regulations (cGMP and GLP) as required
  • Maintains a standard condition of the facility through daily cleaning
  • Ensures availability of lab supplies and orders supplies as required
  • Cleans and sanitizes equipment and supplies as required
  • Labels Petrie dishes and other supplies as needed
  • Processes samples and ships inventory
  • Maintains temperature records
  • Complies with health and safety regulations
  • Cross-trains as required and assigned
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Associate’s Degree in scientific discipline (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, etc.)
-OR-
  • High School diploma or GED with 1 years of scientific/laboratory experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with scientific laboratory practices, equipment, and materials.
  • Basic skills in applicable computer programs.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Math up to and including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.


Pay Range for this position - $20/hr - $32/hr

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.


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!

Salary : $20 - $32

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