Associate Production Scientist - 3rd Shift

Your Role

Key Accountabilities:

• Function as a Primary Operator for a single group of GMP Production areas (i.e. Kilo Labs)
• Draft preliminary reports detailing deviations from written procedures and potential contributing factors
• Utilize and provide minor updates to a variety of written procedures, including operating procedures with assistance from a supervisor or SMO
• Help to identify and immediately correct equipment, process, and safety issues in the lab
• Mentor new employees by performing supplemental technical and on the job training
• Participate in a team-based, multi-shift manufacturing environment by actively engaging in inter-shift communication and maintaining high quality in-lab housekeeping
• Take independent ownership over a departmental support responsibility
• Engage in personal and professional career development through active participation in development objectives
• Provide departmental support through additional tasks as directed by department leadership

Additional Local Needs:

• Must be willing to work with highly potent / hazardous materials
• Able to utilize proper personal protective equipment which could include but is not limited to:
• Respiratory protection (dust masks, half/full face respirators, supplied air, etc)
• MilliporeSigma issued work uniforms
  • Lab Coats
  • Full body protection (disposable coveralls, hazmat suits, etc)

Strategic Impact:

• Show positive attitude, be respectful of others, and display MilliporeSigma (Merck KGaA) values and competencies
• Become a role model for other employees through superb work habits and excellent occupational behavior
• Demonstrate proper lab safety practices, and work in accordance with FDA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, DOT, and other regulatory agency guidelines

Scope of People Responsibility:

• Employee is responsible to adhere to the GMP requirements defined within 21 CFR parts 210 &211, 820, ICH Q7, Safety standards set under ISO 14001 & 45001
• This position primarily involves the safe and efficient manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API’s) according to current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) requirements. The role of Production Scientist, Associate is a lab based role primarily focused on executing required production operations to support the end users and patients of the compounds produced at MilliporeSigma. These responsibilities include but are not limited to executing existing production procedures, updating supporting documents, and maintaining the safety and quality of the manufacturing environment
• Cooperation Internally Externally

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related Life Science Work Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to read and understand written protocols
• Strong computer literacy (Microsoft Office and Outlook tools, Electronic Document Management Systems, etc.)
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Mechanical and technical aptitude
• Able to operate hand tools, calculators, and weighing / measuring devices
• Strong mathematical skills
• Possess a high degree of internal motivation
• Ability to multi-task while paying close attention to detail
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds with the assistance of equipment or teammates as necessary