Quality Control Associate Scientist

MilliporeSigma; Missouri; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Quality Control Associate Scientist. This role involves performing quality control activities, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and supporting lab functions. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a life science discipline and relevant QC lab experience. The position emphasizes effective communication and organizational skills, and offers a full-time opportunity for those passionate about science and technology.

Qualifications

• 3+ years QC lab experience for Associate degree holders.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Perform Quality Control activities, including routine testing.
• Ensure timely and accurate data delivery.
• Support lab functions and communicate operational status.

Skills

Laboratory Math

Time Management

Verbal Communication

Technical Writing

Analytical Techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Associate degree in Chemistry

Tools

Spectrophotometer

pH Meter

Analytical Balance

Job description

Join to apply for the Quality Control Associate Scientist role at MilliporeSigma.

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

At MilliporeSigma, the Associate Quality Scientist will perform Quality Control activities in support of custom and catalog materials, including routine testing (in-house and compendial) and peer review of data. The position will report to a QC supervisor.

Job duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Safely execute operations to meet quality standards.
• Adhere to laboratory safety and housekeeping protocols, including proper PPE use.
• Perform testing of enzyme and related products according to quality requirements.
• Maintain clean equipment and work areas during and after operations.
• Ensure timely and accurate data delivery, following Data Integrity & ALCOA+ principles.
• Complete assigned work to achieve team and departmental objectives and deadlines.
• Support lab functions, including equipment maintenance, reagent preparation, and supply management.
• Communicate operational status, deviations, and unsafe conditions to the supervisor.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or other Life Science discipline.

OR

• Associate degree in chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or other life science discipline.
• 3+ years QC lab experience.

Preferred Knowledge And Skills

• Proficient in Laboratory Math.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal communication and technical writing skills.
• General understanding of analytical techniques and instrumentation associated with enzymatic assays (ex. pipettes of all types, spectrophotometer, pH meter, auto titrator, analytical balance).
• General understanding of enzymes.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities to accommodate business needs.

What we offer:

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Quality Assurance and Science