Associate Production Scientist - 12 hour nights

MilliporeSigma; Sheboygan Falls (WI); On-site; USD 37,195 - 66,124; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement contributions

Job summary

MilliporeSigma in Sheboygan Falls, WI, is seeking a highly skilled individual to manage the production of chemical compounds. This position entails setting up equipment, executing analytical testing, and ensuring quality control throughout the manufacturing process. The successful candidate will mentor new hires and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal applicant will hold a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and possess at least one year of laboratory experience. This is a full-time role on a 12-hour night shift schedule, offering a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a laboratory setting in chemical production.
• Experience with ISO and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Independently sets up equipment to manufacture chemical compounds and executes analytical testing.
• Ensures product quality throughout the manufacturing process.
• Leads departmental activities during supervisor absences.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Problem-solving skills

Mechanical aptitude

Technical aptitude

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or a Life Science discipline

Job description

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

Your Role

• Independently and accurately sets up equipment to manufacture chemical compounds—including existing items, new product introductions, lost supplier replacements, takeovers, and custom orders—and executes corresponding analytical testing.
• Ensures end‑to‑end quality throughout the manufacturing process, verifying that final products meet strict specifications, and thoroughly documents all data and observations per department guidelines.
• Rechecks analytical results for any out‑of‑specification (OOS) data, selects alternative testing methodologies, and proactively escalates issues for management assistance when necessary.
• Leads the department during supervisor absences or directs a small production group; dynamically balances responsibilities to shift focus toward chemical production or process improvement if supervisory duties exceed 10% of total time.
• Assists with workforce scheduling and task assignments to ensure completion; leads small teams during shift changeovers to guarantee seamless, clean handoffs across all shifts.
• Mentors and trains new hires while assisting with the cross‑training of current personnel; creates and maintains detailed equipment calibration logs and employee training records.
• Serves on specialized committees dedicated to driving continuous improvement across the department, site, or company, focusing on safety, quality, inventory, output, and cost reduction.
• Reviews established operational protocols to suggest proactive changes for management review, maintains exemplary attendance/adherence to schedules, and executes miscellaneous tasks as assigned.
• Shift/Hours: 12‑hour night shift, 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM - 2/2/3 schedule (M/T on, W/R off, F/S/S on, M/T off, W/R on, F/S/S off, repeat).

Physical Attributes

• Wear appropriate PPE.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Use close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth vision and adjust focus.
• Sit, stand, walk, reach above the shoulder, stoop, kneel, twist, or crouch for long periods of time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or other Life Science discipline.
• 1+ years of experience in a laboratory setting in chemical production.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ISO and quality systems.
• Experience with reading and understanding written protocols.
• Strong problem solving and equipment troubleshooting skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with chemistry and math.
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.

Pay Range for this position: $27/hr - $48/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.