Associate Production Scientist
MilliporeSigma

Job Info

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A career with MilliporeSigma is an ongoing journey of discovery: our 57,000 people are shaping how the world lives, works and plays through next generation advancements in healthcare, life science and performance materials. For more than 350 years and across the world we have passionately pursued our curiosity to find novel and vibrant ways of enhancing the lives of others. MilliporeSigma is a business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

At MilliporeSigma the Sr. Associate Production Scientist will safely perform operations to meet quality expectations.

Your Role:

• Ensure adequate training is completed to perform tasks/assignments.
• Clean-up equipment and working areas during and after operations.
• Complete the volume of work required to achieve group/departmental goals and meet deadlines.
• Contribute to support functions of production (e.g., maintain equipment, prepare reagents, restock lab supplies, waste disposal).
• Communicate the status of operations and bring deviations to the attention of supervisor.
• Provide complete and accurate records consistent with quality guidelines.
• Ensure all applicable log-books have been filled out completely as required by current procedures.
• Interface across departments and collaborate with external customers.
• Identify problems and limitations of analysis.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting utilizing technical knowledge and theory.
• Review final assays and procedures.
• Design complex experiments, evaluate data, and draw conclusions.
• Provide logical explanations and potential solutions.
• Write and modify procedures consistent with quality guidelines and review other procedures as requested.
• Lead and participate in quality audits and prepare responses as needed.
• Perform process/method development on existing and custom products.
• Prepare written procedures for products and assays without a protocol.
• Improve processes through application of scientific knowledge, experience, and principles in compliance with change control procedures.

• Identify and participate in process improvements under the guidance of a supervisor or scientist.
• Take the necessary action to resolve any unsafe conditions.
• Develop improvement ideas, review the impact of changes and document all work.
• Develop efficient processes/procedures for existing and new product introduction, assays, technologies, instrumentation and software.
• Provide accurate, concise, complete and clear documentation to facilitate implementation of the new assays or instruments.
• Develop robust, accurate methods with minimal experimentation while evaluating the risks and cost-effectiveness to the supply chain.
• Independently investigate, identify current inefficiencies and implement improvements.
• Train personnel and act as a technical consultant as needed.
• Perform and interpret analytical evaluations of products and intermediates.
• Provide technical support to personnel as well as cross-functional teams

• Provide technical training and professional development.

Physical Attributes:

• Use pumps, electronic balances, hand tools and other material handling equipment
• Stand and perform repetitive movements for extended periods of time
• Lift, push pull, or move up to 80lbs
• Wear appropriate PPE such as air helmets, masks, safety shoes, rubber apron, protective gloves, safety glasses and goggles, and or Tyvek suit
• Exposure to non-weather-related conditions such as cold, heat, and humidity
• Work near moving mechanical parts with high noise level
• Walk, reach above the shoulders, use feet to operate equipment and stoop, kneel, twist, crouch and/or crawl.

Who You Are:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering or related life science discipline and 2+ years of experience in a laboratory or cGMP environment OR High School Diploma or GED Equivalent with 6+ years of experience in a laboratory or cGMP environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge in chemistry or biochemistry, math and general science.
• Familiar with laboratory instruments and production equipment.
• Process techniques and unit operations.
• Analytical techniques and equipment.
• Safe chemical handling methods.
• Communication skills, oral and written.
• Computer skills.
• Mechanical skills.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Laboratory and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of ISO Quality standards.

RSRMS

What we offer: With us, there are always opportunities to break new ground. We empower you to fulfil your ambitions, and our diverse businesses offer various career moves to seek new horizons. We trust you with responsibility early on and support you to draw your own career map that is responsive to your aspirations and priorities in life. Join us and bring your curiosity to life!

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The Company 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 their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.

Job Requisition ID: 217271

Location: St. Louis

Career Level: C - Professional (1-3 years)

Working time model: full-time

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