Associate Production Scientist

The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Associate Production Scientist in St. Louis to support the manufacturing of enzymes and troubleshoot production issues. The role involves working cross-functionally with various departments and maintaining lab operations in compliance with quality guidelines. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field and possess strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or Chemical Engineering required.
• Knowledge in math and general science preferred.
• Familiarity with analytical techniques and safe chemical handling.

Responsibilities

• Support large-scale production of enzymes, proteins, and nucleotides.
• Troubleshoot and investigate process issues that arise.
• Communicate operations status and deviations to the supervisor.

Skills

Knowledge in chemistry

Good communication skills

Troubleshooting skills

Analytical techniques

Mechanical skills

Organizational skills

Safe chemical handling methods

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Life Science or Engineering

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Production equipment

Job description

Work Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Shift: No
Department: LS-SC-PMLPBB Dekalb - Crude Isolation
Recruiter:Guadalupe Herrera

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Your Role

As the Associate Production Scientist with MilliporeSigma, your role is to support our large-scale Enzymes, Proteins & Nucleotides product lines. You will work with other production scientists and operators, and SMEs to ensure successful manufacturing of an established line of products and troubleshoot and investigate process issues that arise. You will write and modify procedures consistent with quality guidelines and identify potential process improvements while interacting cross-functionally with Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Packaging, Materials Management, Engineering and Maintenance.This position is based in St. Louis at 3500 Dekalb Street.

• 2nd Shift- 6:30am-7pm (rotational)
• Safely perform operations to meet quality expectations
• Perform multi-disciplined, established processes, assays and/or unit operations, primarily thosehigher level of skill and knowledge
• Contribute to support functions of the lab (e.g., maintain equipment, prepare reagents, restock lab supplies, waste disposal)
• Communicate the status of operations and bring deviations to the attention of supervisor
• Ensure all applicable logbooks have been filled out completely by current procedures
• Identify problems and limitations of analysis
• Perform routine troubleshooting

Physical Attributes:

• Wearing of personal protective equipment such as respirator or chemical protective clothing for extended periods
• Lifting and pushing up to 50 pounds

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Life Science (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, etc.) or Engineering (Chemical Engineering etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge in chemistry or biochemistry, math, and general science
• Familiar with laboratory instruments and production equipment
• Analytical techniques and equipment
• Safe chemical handling methods experience
• Good communication skills, verbal and written
• Mechanical skills
• Troubleshooting skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills

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.