GMP Associate Production Scientist - Rotating Shift

Biopharma Careers; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Retirement contributions

Job summary

Biopharma Careers seeks an Associate Production Scientist – Rotating Shift for its St. Louis Cherokee facility. You will manufacture ADC products under ICH Q7 and GMP guidelines, providing technical support and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and compliance.

Shifts are 12 hours (days 6:00am–6:30pm; nights 6:00pm–6:30am) with a 20% differential. Requirements include a science degree and 2+ years of production or lab experience; ADC experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or related field.
• 2+ years of production or laboratory experience.
• RSREMD certificate or equivalent; knowledge of GMP/ICH Q7.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture ADC products per established protocols under GMP/ICH Q7.
• Provide technical support and collaborate across departments.
• Maintain equipment, prepare reagents, and record logs per quality standards.
• Train team members and act as a technical consultant.
• Support waste management, change controls, and process improvements.
• Ensure safety, quality audits, and customer-facing interactions when needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Scientific reasoning

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Biology or related

Associate degree in Life Sciences

Tools

MS Office

Automated Tangential Flow

Automated Chromatography systems

Job description

Work Location: St. Louis, Missouri

Shift: Yes

Department: LS-SC-UYKME Cherokee Manufacturing GMP 2

Recruiter: Erin Wilson

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

Your Role:

Join our St. Louis Cherokee facility at MilliporeSigma, a leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) and a recognized Center of Excellence for antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) manufacturing. We are seeking passionate and enthusiastic professionals to contribute to our innovative bioconjugate production, leveraging over 35 years of expertise in the field. As a vital part of our dedicated team, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality ADCs that improve the quality of life for patients suffering from cancer and other debilitating diseases. With our state-of-the-art technologies and commitment to excellence, you will ensure the highest standards of quality and compliance in our ADC manufacturing processes.

As an Associate Production Scientist – Rotating Shift you will manufacture products according to established protocols under ICH Q7 pharmaceutical regulations, provide technical support to others and perform operations in support of the group and department.

Job Duties Include:

• 12 hour rotating Day (6:00am - 6:30pm)/ Night (6:00pm - 6:30am) shifts with a 20% shift differential
• Evaluate products by established protocols, providing technical support and performing operations to meet departmental goals.
• Safely conduct routine processes and unit operations, including cleaning equipment and work areas, while ensuring quality expectations.
• Maintain required training and qualifications, train team members, and act as a technical consultant.
• Support facility functions by maintaining equipment, preparing reagents, restocking supplies, and managing waste disposal.
• Maintain accurate records and logbooks according to quality guidelines, communicating operational status and concerns to supervision.
• Collaborate with other departments, participate in quality audits and customer interactions, and perform procedures independently or in a team.
• Improve processes using scientific knowledge and principles, ensuring compliance with change control.
• Address unsafe conditions promptly and troubleshooting challenges related to biological processes and GMP compliance.

Physical Attributes:

• Ability to lift to 50lbs.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment, such as respirator or chemical protective clothing, for extended periods.
• Expected on-floor time: (70%)

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in scientific discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, etc.)
• Associate Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry Biology or any other Life Science discipline
• 2+ years of industry Production/Laboratory experience
• RSREMD

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADCs), including knowledge of their formulation and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with Automated Tangential Flow and Automated Chromatography systems.
• Familiar with laboratory instruments and production equipment
• Familiarity with process techniques, 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.
• Clean room experience
• Ability to interact professionally in customer-facing meetings, including challenging discussions on process planning and process execution
• RSREMD

Pay Range for this position:

$25.00 - $45.00

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.

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.