Associate Production Scientist

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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 Production Scientist manufactures or evaluates stable isotope products according to established protocols, provide technical support to others and perform operations in support of the group and department.  As an Associate Production Scientist the job functions are focused within a GMP laboratory environment.  Job duties may include: 

• Safely perform operations to meet quality expectations.
• Perform routine synthetic processes, assays and/or unit operations, involving stable isotope compounds.
• Complete the volume of work required to achieve group/departmental goals and meet deadlines.
• Contribute to support functions of the lab (e.g., maintain equipment, prepare reagents, restock lab supplies, waste disposal).
• Communicate the status of operations and bring deviations to the attention of supervisor.
• Provide complete and accurate records consistent with quality guidelines.
• Ensure all applicable logbooks have been filled out completely as required by current procedures.
• Interface with other departments as needed and participate as needed in quality audits.
• Ability to serve on committees to improve department, site or company performance.  Committees may focus on safety, inventory, output, costs, etc.
• In compliance with change control procedures, improve processes through application of scientific knowledge, experience, and principles.
• Participate in process improvements under the guidance of a supervisor, or Production Scientist.
• Train personnel and act as a technical consultant as needed. Perform and interpret analytical evaluations of products and intermediates.

Physical Attributes: 

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach above the shoulder, stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, or crawl for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds unassisted.

Who You Are: 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Mechanical, safe chemical, laboratory and analytical skills.
• Experience with organic chemistry
• Troubleshooting, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of ISO Quality standards.
• Process techniques and unit operations.
• Safe chemical handling methods.
• Communication skills, verbal and written.

• Familiar with laboratory instruments and production equipment.

Pay Range for this position - $23/hr - $42/hr

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 click here.

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