Associate Production Scientist, Projects MilliporeSigma

Ourlivesmadison; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement contributions

Job summary

MilliporeSigma seeks an Associate Production Scientist specializing in Safety, Quality, and Technical Writing to drive continuous improvement. Hours are 7:00am–3:30pm, with potential hybrid work. Responsibilities include safety risk assessments, quality control, and creating SOPs and documentation.

The role collaborates with R&D, production, planning, and regulatory teams to integrate safety and quality into processes. Strong writing and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology or life sciences.
• 1+ years of professional lab experience or operations/manufacturing.
• Strong background in chemistry, experimental design and lab safety.
• Familiar with laboratory instruments and production equipment.
• Knowledge of ISO Quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments and implement safety improvements.
• Develop safety protocols and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Create and maintain SOPs, work instructions and safety manuals.
• Lead cross-functional safety, quality and process-improvement projects.
• Prepare and review documentation to reflect process changes.
• Support GDP-compliant records and audits.

Skills

Chemistry knowledge

Experimental design

Lab safety

Project management

Analytical techniques

Documentation skills

ISO knowledge

SAP

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or Life Science

Tools

SAP

Job description

Work Your Magic with us!Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That’s why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

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

Your Role:

As an Associate Production Scientist specializing in Safety, Quality, and Technical Writing, you will play a pivotal role in driving continuous improvement initiatives within our organization. The hours for this position are 7:00am–3:30pm Monday-Friday, though it may involve flexible hours and occasional hybrid work depending on business needs. More specific responsibilities include:

• Safety:
  • Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and implement measures to enhance laboratory and operational safety.
  • Develop and implement safety protocols, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and maintain a safety-first culture within the organization.
• Quality:
  • Design, implement, and optimize quality control procedures to uphold and improve product quality.
  • Investigate and resolve complex process quality issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
  • Comply with change control procedures. Participate as needed in quality & safety audits.
• Technical Writing:
  • Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and safety manuals.
  • Communicate complex scientific concepts in a clear and concise manner for diverse audiences, including regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders.
  • Review and update documentation regularly to reflect process changes and improvements.
• Project Management:
  • Lead and participate in cross-functional project teams focused on safety, quality, and process improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborate with R&D, production, packaging engineering, planning, and regulatory affairs teams to integrate safety and quality considerations into new product development.
  • Other duties as assigned by manager.
  • Perform public speaking as needed, including monthly safety meetings.
  • Perform and interpret analytical evaluations of products and intermediates.
  • Participation in Medical Emergency Response Team and/or Emergency Spill Response Team.
  • Provide complete and accurate records consistent with quality guidelines (GDP). Contribute to support functions of the department (e.g., maintain equipment, prepare reagents, restock lab supplies, perform waste disposal, design & build chemical packaging apparatus, create & maintain work instructions, troubleshoot process/equipment issues, etc.).

Physical Attributes:

• Chemical environment – 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, Biology, or other Life Science discipline
• 1+ years of professional lab experience or in operations/manufacturing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong background in chemistry, experimental design, and/or lab/manufacturing safety.
• Independent lab research, and project management experience.
• Familiar with laboratory instruments and production equipment.
• Knowledge of process techniques and unit operations.
• Familiar with analytical techniques and equipment.
• Communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to use various computer programs, including Microsoft Office, inventory control software (e.g. SAP), and quality management software.
• Basic-to-intermediate mechanical skills (i.e., use of basic hand tools).
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Knowledge of ISO Quality standards.

Pay Range for this position: $27-$48/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 include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites.