Sr. Associate Production Scientist

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

The Sr. Associate Production Scientist at MilliporeSigma in Sheboygan Falls, WI will manufacture and evaluate products according to established protocols, provide technical support to others and perform operations in support of the group and department. Responsibilities include:

• Lead department in the absence of supervisor
• Perform multi-disciplined, established processes, assays, and unit operations, primarily those requiring a higher level of skill and knowledge
• Clean equipment and working areas during and after operations
• Complete the volume of work required to achieve department 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 log books have been filled out completely as required by current procedures
• Interact with other departments, as necessary
• Participate in quality audits
• Identify problems and limitations of analysis
• Perform routine troubleshooting
• Review final assays and procedures
• Interface with external customers
• In compliance with change control procedures, improve processes through application of scientific knowledge, experience, and principles
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and participate in process improvements
• Take necessary actions to resolve any unsafe conditions
• Develop improvement ideas, review impact of changes and document all work
• Train personnel and act as a technical consultant. Perform and interpret analytical evaluations of products and intermediates.
• Shift/Hours: 12 hour night shift, 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM - 2/2/3 schedule (M/T on, W/R off, F/S/S on, M/T off, W/R on, F/S/S off, repeat)

Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering or other life science discipline
• 2+ years of experience in a chemical manufacturing or analytical lab environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced knowledge of chemistry and math
• Analytical techniques
• Communication skills – verbal and written
• Attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Mechanical aptitude and dexterity
• Instrumentation knowledge
• Knowledge of current GMP practices
• Working knowledge of quality management systems including ISO-9001 and cGMP.
• 1+ year of forklift experience 

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!

If you would like to know more about what diversity, equity, and inclusion means to us, please visit https://www.emdgroup.com/en/company/press-positions.html