Quality Control Scientist

LabRulez; Urbana, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement contributions

Job summary

MilliporeSigma in Urbana, IL is seeking a Quality Control Scientist to join a small team performing complex analytical testing of inorganic materials on ICP-MS, ICP-OES, Karl Fischer, auto titrator, TGA-DSC, UV-VIS, and related equipment.

You will prepare samples, run tests, analyze data, and make usage decisions for materials produced on site, while ensuring ISO 9001:2015 compliance and collaborating with other departments to deliver timely QC lab results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Life Science.
• 4+ years of analytical lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples and perform testing on inorganic materials.
• Analyze data and make usage decisions for samples and finished goods.
• Ensure ISO 9001:2015 compliance and company guidelines.
• Communicate with departments to ensure on-time QC lab deliverables.
• Collaborate with QC staff and help develop procedures.
• Compute chemical calculations and unit conversions.
• Investigate Out of Specification/Trend results and customer complaints.
• Lead projects and drive process improvements with quality and safety in mind.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

Quality Control

ICP-MS

ICP-OES

UV-Vis

Raman

FTIR

Karl Fischer

TGA-DSC

AAS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Life Science

Tools

Auto titrator

TGA-DSC instrument

Oxygen analyzer

Karl Fischer apparatus

Job description

Analytical chemist, Quality Control (QC), Molecular spectroscopy UV-Vis, RAMAN, FTIR, Material analysis, AAS, ICP/OES, ICP/MS

Our passion for science and technology is what drives our more than 64,000 employees across 66 countries to find solutions to some of today’s toughest challenges and create more sustainable ways to live.

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.

Quality Control Scientist

Your Role:

You will be a part of a small team responsible for performingcomplexanalytical testingof inorganic materialsonthe following instrumentation:ICP-MS, ICP-OES, Karl Fischer,auto titrator, TGA-DSC, UV-VIS, and an oxygen analyzer. You willprep samples, perform testing, analyzedata, and makeusage decisions for experimental,incoming goods,in process, and finished goodsmanufactured on site. In addition, you will need to:

• Safely perform work in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and company guidelines.
• Communicate with other departments to ensure on-time QC lab deliverables.
• Collaborate with QC lab staff and follow or help develop procedures as needed.
• Compute chemical calculations and unit conversions.
• Investigate Out of Specification/Trend results and Customer Quality Complaints per requirements.
• Build and maintain deep technical knowledge of analytical methods and lab processes.
• Lead project teams, support other groups, and drive process improvements with quality, regulatory, manufacturing, and safety considerations.

Physical Attributes:

• Sit, stand, walk, for up to two hours at a time.
• Reach above the shoulder, stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, or crawl intermittently.
• Work in a dimly lit environment for extended periods of time
• Work in a brightly lit laboratory environment with ambient equipment noise reaching80db
• Work for extended periods in adry box; performing precise manipulations through gloved hands.
• Wearpersonal protective equipment (PPE)such as safety shoes, safety glasses, hard hat, hearing protection, respirators, and aprons.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or other Life Science discipline.
• 4+ years of analytical lab experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ISO 9001:2015 quality standards knowledge.
• Experience in a multi-product environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer service abilities.
• Strong business acumen.
• Semiconductor or high-precision industry background.
• Deep technical knowledge; ability to explain complex concepts.
• Proficient in dry box operation and safe chemical handling.
• Team-oriented with collaborative mindset.
• Proficient in analytical tools, instrumentation, troubleshooting, and method development.t
• Data integrity discipline and database software management; MS Office skills.
• Excellent time management, multitasking, organization, and problem-solving abilities.

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 .

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!