Associate Production Scientist - Rotating Shift

MilliporeSigma; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Scientist - Production to join their dynamic team in St. Louis. In this role, you'll be responsible for manufacturing products, providing technical support, and ensuring quality standards are met. The position involves a rotating schedule with opportunities to improve processes and interact with various departments. If you're passionate about scientific innovation and looking to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Biology required.
• Experience with laboratory instruments and production equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture products according to established protocols.
• Evaluate products and provide technical support.
• Maintain equipment and ensure quality expectations.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Technical support

Process improvement

Communication skills

Mechanical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a scientific discipline

Associate Degree with 2+ years of experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Work Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Shift:
Department: LS-SC-POKMC4 ADC & BioCon 2
Recruiter: Erin Wilson

This information is for internals only. Please do not share outside of the organization.

Your role:

At MilliporeSigma, as an Associate Scientist - Production at our 3300 South Second Ave/ Cherokee site, you will manufacture products according to established protocols, provide technical support to others, and perform operations in support of the group and department.

• Rotating schedule Monday- Friday (1st, 2nd and 3rd shift including evenings and nights). This role will eventually be rolled into a 24/7 schedule.
• 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.
• Maintain required training to perform tasks/assignments.
• Perform routine processes and unit operations.
• Clean equipment and working areas during and after operations.
• Support functions of the facility (e.g., maintain equipment, prepare reagents, and restock supplies, waste disposal).
• Communicate the status of operations and convey concerns to the supervisor.
• Provide complete and accurate records consistent with quality guidelines.
• Ensure all applicable logbooks are completed as required by current procedures.
• Interact with other departments as needed and perform procedures independently and as part of a team.
• Participate as needed in quality audits and customer interactions.
• Improve processes through application of scientific knowledge, experience, and principles, in compliance with change control.
• Take action to resolve unsafe conditions.
• Train team members and act as a technical consultant.

Physical Attributes:

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Personal protective equipment such as respirator or chemical protective clothing for extended periods.

Who you are:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, etc.)

OR

• Associate Degree and 2+ years industry Production/Laboratory experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiar with laboratory instruments and production equipment.
• Process techniques and unit operations and safe chemical handling methods.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.).
• Mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of cGMP and ICH Regulatory and Quality standards.
• Knowledge of Operational Excellence.

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.