Scientist – Analytical Development MilliporeSigma

Ourlivesmadison; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Other perquisites

Job summary

MilliporeSigma-Madison is seeking an Analytical Scientist to coordinate analytical aspects of incoming and ongoing projects. You will develop and validate methods for APIs and intermediates, troubleshoot instrumentation, and document results to support cGMP manufacturing.

You will use HPLC, GC, LCMS, ICPMS, DSC, TGA, KF, FTIR, NMR and XRPD and mentor others while ensuring quality and safety. A strong degree in chemistry or life sciences and GLP/cGMP experience are required, with competitive pay

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology or Life Science.
• 5+ years in analytical lab under GLP or cGMP.
• Master’s degree in Chemistry / Biology / Life Science (optional) with 2+ years in analytical lab under GLP/cGMP.
• PhD in Chemistry / Biology / Life Science (optional).
• Excellent written and verbal communication and documentation practices.
• Ability to work in a team and in an analytical lab with hazardous chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead project teams, provide guidance, and mentor group members.
• Develop test methods for products, intermediates, and raw materials.
• Initiate documentation and methodologies to support cGMP manufacturing.
• Solve problems of significant scope independently and in teams.
• Analytically test products, intermediates, and raw materials using HPLC, GC, LCMS, ICPMS, DSC, TGA, KF, FTIR, NMR, XRPD.
• Document and review lab work; transfer methods to Quality Control.
• Train Analytical and Quality Control personnel and manage priorities.
• Ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, manufacturing, and safety requirements.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Documentation practices

Education

Bachelor's in Chemistry / Biology / Life Science

Master's in Chemistry / Biology / Life Science

PhD in Chemistry / Biology / Life Science

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:

A Scientist in the Analytical Development group will coordinate the analytical aspect of incoming and existing projects for MilliporeSigma-Madison. This includes but is not limited to use of state-of-the-art instrumentation to develop methodologies and analyze active pharmaceutical ingredients as well as the synthetic intermediates, contributing to discussions and communications with customers to achieve a desired endpoint, initiating documentation and methodologies needed to support the project in cGMP manufacturing, troubleshooting instrumentation, and generating and compiling results to solve or diagnose a problem.

You will use and troubleshoot HPLC, GC, LCMS, ICPMS, DSC, TGA, KF, FTIR, NMR and XRPD, among other instrumentation, and wet chemical assays. The Analytical Scientist will develop, or direct the development, of analytical methods to support Process and Analytical Development (PAD) for eventual validation and or use in cGMP. The Analytical Scientist will review and evaluate analytical data for identification of products, intermediates, and raw materials as well as troubleshooting and guiding development. The Analytical Scientist will maintain project timing and interact with clients to assure project goals are met in an efficient and well documented manor.

Working with colleagues in PAD, the Analytical Scientist is part of a team of professionals advancing pharmaceutical candidates to cGMP manufacturing. The Analytical Scientist is considered an expert in analytical chemistry and the requirements for cGMP manufacturing. Demonstrates a documented ability to execute and troubleshoot experiments as well as provides sound judgement in scientific and technical situations. The Scientist is recognized as a significant individual contributor in the scientific and technical areas within PAD.

• Independently lead project teams, provide guidance, and mentor group members.
• Develop test methods for PD products, intermediates, and raw materials.
• Initiate documentation and methodologies to support cGMP manufacturing.
• Solve problems of significant scope both independently and in teams.
• Analytically test PD final products, intermediates, and raw materials using methods like HPLC, GC, LCMS, ICPMS, DSC, TGA, KF, FTIR, NMR, and XRPD.
• Properly document and review lab work; transfer analytical methods to Quality Control.
• Train Analytical and Quality Control personnel in equipment and method operation; manage daily/project priorities.
• Ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, manufacturing, and safety requirements; maintain a safe, clean work environment.

Physical attributes:

• Work near moving mechanical parts and wear appropriate protective gear (hard hats, glasses/goggles, chemical resistant suits, gloves, safety shoes) and other personal protection equipment “PPE” to protect from toxic or corrosive chemicals in the forms of liquids, solids, vapors, or airborne particles.
• Work with highly potent/hazardous materials utilizing proper personal protective equipment which could include half/full face respirators, Saranex and/or Tyvek suits with powered respiration.
• Sit, stand, walk, reach above the shoulder, stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, or crawl for long periods of time.
• Talk, hear, taste, and smell.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and push and pull heavy materials to complete assignments. May lift more poundage with assistance.
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Regular use of phones, computers, computer monitors, and all office/laboratory equipment. Type at a computer keyboard and read CRTS/computer monitors.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology or other Life Science discipline.
• 5+ years in an analytical laboratory environment operating under GLP or cGMP conditions.

OR

• Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biology or other Life Science discipline.
• 2+ years in an analytical laboratory environment operating under GLP or cGMP conditions.

OR

• PhD in Chemistry, Biology or other Life Science discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as, excellent documentation practices and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work in an Analytical testing lab with hazardous and toxic chemicals.
• Adequate technical writing skills to generate development reports.

Pay Range for this position: $77,500-$122,800.

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.

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!