Senior Associate Production Scientist

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.

 

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

  

Your Role:

The cGMP Senior Associate Production Scientist is an experienced individual responsible for the manufacture of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and excipients regulated by the Food and Drug Administration.  In this role, you will be responsible for following manufacturing protocols consistent with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and ensuring the accuracy of documentation.  You will also be a technical leader on the manufacturing floor and be responsible for authoring/editing procedures used to manufacture product.

 

Production Shift Hours: 12-hour overnight shift (6:00pm-6:30am)

·  Two-week rotation:
·  Week 1 (Monday/Tuesday/Friday/Saturday) 
·  Week 2 (Sunday/Wednesday/Thursday) 
·  Candidates will train on day shift for a minimum of 2 months prior to joining night shift

 

Essential Job Functions:

·  Manufacture or evaluate products according to established protocols, provide technical support to others and perform operations in support of the group and department
·  Safely perform operations to meet quality expectations
·  Ensure quality throughout the process
·  Perform multi-disciplined, established processes, assays and/or unit operations, primarily those requiring a higher level of skill and knowledge
·  Author/edit operating procedures and batch protocols
·  Train personnel and act as a technical consultant as needed. Perform and interpret analytical evaluations of products and intermediates
·  In compliance with change control procedures, improve processes through application of scientific knowledge, experience, and principles
·  Interface with external customers
·  Clean-up equipment and working areas during and after operations
·  Communicate the status of operations and bring deviations to the attention of supervisor
·  Provide complete and accurate records consistent with quality guidelines
·  Interact with other departments as needed
·  Participate as needed in quality audits
·  Take the necessary action to resolve any unsafe conditions

 

Physical Attributes

·  Perform tasks while wearing personal protective equipment such as respirator or chemical protective clothing for extended periods
·  Occasional lifting and pushing of up to 50 pounds

 

Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:

·  Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, chemical engineering, or other life science
·  1+ year(s) of Industrial or Lab Experience in a GMP 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 and troubleshooting skills
·  Interpersonal and organizational skills
·  Laboratory and analytical skills
·  Knowledge of ISO Quality standards

 

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.
We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all and empower you to fulfil your ambitions. Our diverse businesses offer various career moves to seek new horizons.
Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to bring their curiosity to life!

 

If you would like to know more about what diversity, equity, and inclusion means to us, please visit https://www.emdgroup.com/en/company/press-positions.html

 

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

 

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.

 

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:  258576

Location:  St. Louis

Career Level:  D - Professional (4-9 years)

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