Associate Chemist

Millipore Corporation; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Retirement contributions

Other perquisites

Job summary

Millipore Corporation in Burlington, MA, is seeking an Associate Chemist to manage samples, consumables, and waste under GMP-like practices. You will organize storage, perform weekly inventory checks, and maintain traceability in LIMS while supporting extraction workflows in core labs. The role reports to the Lab Manager and emphasizes safety and quality.

Preferred candidates hold a chemistry-related degree and have experience with SOPs, documentation, and teamwork in a regulated lab environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of laboratory experience (entry-level candidates considered with relevant coursework or internships).
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of experience with basic laboratory safety practices and reading Safety Data Sheets (SDS/MSDS).
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in chemistry or chemical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer product samples and associated SOP-compliant processes.
• Organize storage and inventory in freezers, refrigerators, and room-temperature areas.
• Monitor laboratory consumables, filters, and waste in LIMS and related systems.
• Coordinate device sterilization scheduling and shipments.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure traceability across all activities.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Safety awareness

SDS literacy

Documentation accuracy

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or chemical engineering (preferred)

Tools

LIMS

Mango

Salesforce

SharePoint

Smartsheet

Job description

Your Role

The Associate chemist role is a laboratory-based position in Burlington, MA within the North America Validation Services Laboratory. The position reports directly to the Lab Manager and is responsible for the compliant management of customer product samples, laboratory consumables, filters, equipment sterilization logistics, and laboratory waste. Manage customer product samples in line with current processes and approved SOPs, including sample receipt, organization, traceability, storage, return, handling, and disposal. Organize and monitor customer products in freezers, refrigerators, and room-temperature storage according to SOP requirements, including conducting weekly inventory checks in the product receipt room. Manage laboratory consumables and filter inventory, including stock monitoring, organization, labeling, replenishment, and usage tracking in LIMS. Arrange device sterilization scheduling and shipment. Manage laboratory waste and lab packs in accordance with applicable procedures and environmental, health, and safety requirements. Maintain accurate records and ensure the integrity, compliance, and traceability of all extraction, sample, inventory, equipment, and waste-management activities. This role may also support the extraction work in the extractables and leachables lab, autoclave and dishwashing, labware cleaning, media preparation in the core lab.

Additional Responsibilities

Foster a culture of Safety and Quality by ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to established Safety and Quality procedures. Promptly report all accidents, unsafe conditions, incidents, or near misses to the Lab Manager. Notify the Lab Manager of any equipment malfunctions or safety hazards. Stay current with the learning plan and training modules, maintaining accurate documentation of all records. Ensure that lab equipment, storage areas, and workspaces are kept clean and organized. Report any aberrant or unexpected data, as well as deviations, to the Lab Manager promptly to facilitate efficient troubleshooting with QA oversight. Participate in QA investigations and CAPAs when applicable. Initiate a deviation report if any non-conformity is detected. Participate in the updating and periodic review of operational SOPs. Assist with audits and inspections related to sterilization and safety. Engage in local continuous improvement projects.

Physical Attributes

Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow EHS recommendations when handling chemicals and samples. Ability to perform work in a laboratory environment while following applicable safety and handling requirements.

Location

Onsite in Burlington, MA

Minimum Qualifications

• 1+ years of laboratory experience (entry-level candidates considered with relevant coursework or internships)
• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ years of experience with basic laboratory safety practices and reading Safety Data Sheets (SDS/MSDS)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or chemical engineering
• Ability to follow SOPs and protocols precisely and document activities clearly. Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills; able to work well in a collaborative environment.
• Proactive, reliable, and committed to safe laboratory practices
• Experience with extraction techniques or filtration processes.
• Familiarity with sterilization techniques.
• Experience with LIMS, Mango, Salesforce, SharePoint and Smartsheet.
• Knowledge of basic analytical techniques (e.g., basic chromatographic methods) or related instrumentation.

Pay Range for this position

$24.00 -$37.00 per hour 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

• health insurance
• paid time off (PTO)
• retirement contributions
• other perquisites

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.