Associate Production Scientist

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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 Associate Production Scientist at MilliporeSigma plays a crucial role in ensuring product quality by performing trace metals analysis on a wide array of samples. This includes raw materials, in-process and final product samples, with sample types ranging from ultrapure water/solvents to air-sensitive/pyrophoric materials, all in support of the company's business objectives. Responsibilities and daily tasks include the following:

• Maintain a safe and clean lab environment
• Perform routine analysis using ICP-OES and ICP-MS from collecting/preparing samples to generating analysis reports
• Conduct routine instrument maintenance and troubleshoot minor instrument issues
• Assist management with prioritizing samples for analysis, supporting method development and data documentation

• Perform operations to meet quality expectations
• Ensure quality throughout the process
• 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
• Interact with other departments as needed
• Participate in quality audits as needed
• Improve processes through application of scientific knowledge, experience, and principles while in compliance with change control procedures
• Identify opportunities for process improvement
• Participate in process improvements under the guidance of a Supervisor or Scientist
• Resolve any unsafe conditions
• Train personnel
• Act as a technical consultant as needed
• Perform and interpret analytical evaluations of products and intermediates
• Supply information based on experience and knowledge
• Shift/hours: 1st shift, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, M-F

Physical Attributes: 

• Wear appropriate protective gear, (hard hats, glasses/goggles, chemical resistant suits, gloves, safety shoes) and other personal protection equipment “PPE” to protect themselves from toxic or corrosive chemicals in the forms of liquids, solids, vapors or airborne particles
• View computer monitors for long periods of time
• Sit, stand, walk, reach above the shoulder, stoop, kneel, twist, crouch or crawl for long periods of time
• Use senses to avoid a potentially hazardous situation involving chemicals
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and ability to push and pull heavy materials to complete assignment
• Lift more poundage with assistance
• Utilize close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth vision and the ability to adjust focus
• Utilize phones, computers, computer monitors and all office/laboratory equipment
• Type at a computer keyboard
• Read CRTs/computer monitors
• Work in both a large-scale process environment and a glass lab environment

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, biology or other life science discipline OR 4+ years of experience working in chemical production or a lab setting

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Knowledge in chemistry or biochemistry, math and general science
• Familiar with laboratory instruments and production equipment
• Independent chemistry lab research experience
• Process techniques and unit operations
• Analytical techniques and equipment
• Safe chemical handling methods
• Strong oral and written communication skills

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it 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!
 
Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!

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