Night-Shift Production Scientist — 12-Hour Lab Ops

Ourlivesmadison; Sheboygan, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Retirement contributions

Job summary

MilliporeSigma is seeking a Chemistry/ lab professional to perform manufacturing operations and routine assays, ensuring quality across processes. You will support lab functions, maintain records, and assist with training in both glass lab and large-scale environments.

The role demands strong chemistry and math skills, experience with production equipment, and safe chemical handling. Night shifts run 12 hours with a rotating schedule, and the company offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related Life Science or Engineering discipline.
• OR High School Diploma/GED with 4+ years of work experience in a chemical production, laboratory or chemical engineering role.
• Strong chemistry and math skills.
• Experience with chemical production on the glassware scale.
• Experience with laboratory instruments and production equipment.
• Experience in an independent chemistry research lab or industrial environment.
• Experience with process techniques and unit operations.
• Experience with analytical techniques and equipment.
• Experience with safe chemical handling methods.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform operations to meet quality expectations throughout the manufacturing process.
• Perform routine assays, processes and/or unit operations.
• Contribute to support functions of the lab (e.g., maintain equipment, prepare reagents, restock lab supplies, waste disposal).
• Provide complete and accurate records consistent with quality guidelines. Participate in quality audits.
• Ensure all applicable logbooks have been filled out completely.
• Improve processes through application of scientific knowledge, experience, and principles while in compliance with change control procedures. Identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Assist with training.
• Work in both a large-scale process environment and a glass lab environment.
• 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).

Skills

Chemistry knowledge

Math skills

Laboratory instruments

Production equipment

Analytical techniques

Safe chemical handling

Communication skills

Independent lab experience

Process techniques

Unit operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry / Life Science / Engineering

High School Diploma or GED + 4+ years experience

Job description

MilliporeSigma is seeking a Chemistry/ lab professional to perform manufacturing operations and routine assays, ensuring quality across processes. You will support lab functions, maintain records, and assist with training in both glass lab and large-scale environments.

The role demands strong chemistry and math skills, experience with production equipment, and safe chemical handling. Night shifts run 12 hours with a rotating schedule, and the company offers comprehensive benefits.