Quality Control Chemist

Millipore Corporation; Bellefonte (Centre County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Other perquisites

Job summary

The Quality Control Chemist position at MilliporeSigma in Bellefonte, PA involves performing chromatography-based testing, reviewing results, and maintaining records of procedures and test outcomes.

You will work with manufacturing and R&D to resolve nonconformances, write SOPs, train junior staff, and help ensure quality across all product groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or other scientific discipline.
• 1+ years of work experience in a laboratory.
• Experience in gas and liquid chromatography.
• Basic knowledge of statistics and statistical variations.
• Ability to work well with others both within and outside of the QC area.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing test results for conformance to specifications.
• Performing gas and/or liquid chromatography operations to evaluate stock and/or custom chromatography products.
• Testing all product groups.
• Entering and evaluating QC data using PC and lab automation systems.
• Generating and maintaining records of systems, procedures, and test results.
• Assisting in training other QC chemists.
• Writing/modifying standard operating procedures and related quality documentation.

Skills

Gas chromatography

Liquid chromatography

Statistics

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Laboratory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/chemistry or related field

Tools

Lab automation systems

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:

The Quality Control Chemist at MilliporeSigma in Bellefonte, PA completes a variety of laboratory processes and procedures in the scheduling, evaluation, and review of stock and specialty chromatography products.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Reviewing test results for conformance to specifications.
• Performing advanced gas and/or liquid chromatography operations according to documented methods to evaluate stock and/or custom chromatography products.
• Testing all product groups.
• Selecting and preparing appropriate standards and solutions as required for product evaluation.
• Working with manufacturing and/or R&D departments to resolve nonconformances.
• Executing experiments, analyzing, and reporting on results.
• Recommending process or system improvements when possible and taking a leadership role in addressing improvements.
• Reviewing test results for conformance to specifications.
• Generating and maintaining records of systems, procedures, and test results.
• Entering and evaluating QC data using PC and lab automation systems.
• Performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting of chromatographic instrumentation and related equipment.
• Assisting analyst with product scheduling and review of test results.
• Writing/modifying standard operating procedures and related quality documentation.
• Assisting in training other QC chemists.

Physical Attributes:

Lifting up to 10 pounds and use of fine motor skills.

Standing >70% of the day.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or other scientific discipline.

• 1+ years of work experience in a laboratory.
• Experience in gas and liquid chromatography.
• Basic knowledge of statistics and statistical variations.
• Ability to work well with others both within and outside of the QC area.
• Strong to detail.

Pay Range for this position: $23 - $37/hour.

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.

RSREMDWhat 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!