Associate Scientist - Quality Control

Job description

A career with MilliporeSigma is an ongoing journey of discovery: our 60,300 people are shaping how the world lives, works and plays through next generation advancements in Healthcare, Life Science and Electronics. 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. 

 

Your Role:

The Associate Scientist will evaluate assay products according to established protocols and contribute to the support functions to maintain group and department operations. The primary focus of this role is delivery of final assay results.

Responsibilities:

·  Comply with all department and company safety guidelines and procedures and participate in Department and Site Safety Initiatives
·  Assess hazards associated with materials used based upon SDS and determine appropriate PPE required
·  Identify and report any unsafe conditions and assist with solving the problem
·  Participate in pre-audit activities
·  Utilize system of quality documents for recording maintenance, calibration and usage of equipment and instruments as directed by supervisor
·  Identify improvement opportunities
·  Update documents and initiate change control relevant to role
·  Perform established validation testing, including documentation of results, relevant to role
·  Review protocol and set up group specific tasks according to priority level
·  Select and prepare appropriate equipment or instrumentation to be used for testing
·  Perform routine assays scheduled by Supervisor or Designee
·  Accurately document and communicate status of tests and outcomes
·  Communicate any unexpected observations to Supervisor or Designee
·  Accurately analyze test results
·  Contribute to the overall function of the lab
·  Prepare testing reagents (buffers, gels, standards, etc.) as needed
·  Maintain equipment (clean and calibrate); properly document and notify appropriate individuals if calibration is overdue
·  Maintain a clean work area and properly dispose of waste
·  Actively participates in cross training to meet changing business demands

 

Physical Attributes:

·  Safely working with open chemicals and may require wearing of appropriate PPE (including respirator)
·  Routinely lifting up to 50 lbs.
·  Sitting, standing, walking for entirety of the shift

 

Who You Are:  

Minimum Qualifications:

·  Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or other Life Science discipline

 

Preferred Qualifications:

·  Laboratory experience a plus
·  Familiarity with analytical techniques and instrumentation
·  Previous routine uses of all hazard classes of chemicals
·  Understand the concept of lean processes and maintain visual management system
·  Understand process for non-conformances and perform applicable tasks associated with RCAs
·  Ability to operate a PC
·  Proficiency in Laboratory Math Skills
·  Effective time management and organizational skills
·  Attention to detail
·  Effective verbal and written communication skills
·  Knowledge in Life Science
·  Willingness to adapt to changing roles throughout the organization, based on business demands

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What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences.
We celebrate all dimensions of diversity. We believe that it drives excellence, innovation, and human progress. We care about our customers, patients, and our rich mix of people. This diversity strengthens our ability to lead in science and technology.
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Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to bring their curiosity to life!

 

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If you are a resident of Colorado or New York City, you are eligible to receive additional information about the compensation and benefits, which we will provide upon request. You may contact 855 444 5678 from 8:00am to 5:30pm ET Monday through Friday, for assistance

 

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As an employee of the Company, you will be required to comply with all of the Company’s COVID-19 safety protocols and policies. The organization has currently suspended enforcement of its COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, but that policy may be reinstated by the Company in its discretion.

Job Requisition ID:  258624

Location:  St. Louis

Career Level:  B - Recent University Graduate( .buttontextf748fab0b60d052d a{ border: 1px solid transparent; } .buttontextf748fab0b60d052d a:focus{ border: 1px dashed #eb3c96 !important; outline: none !important; }

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