Associate Production Scientist - 3rd Shift

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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: 
MilliporeSigma has an opening at the St. Louis – South Broadway site an Associate Production Scientist – 3rd Shift! In this role you will lead the group and assist the Supervisor and other departments to meet the manufacturing department needs. Job duties include:

• 3rd shift: Monday – Thursday, 10:00pm – 8:30am (4 x 10-hour shifts)
• Use Chemistry / Biology skills to perform manufacturing unit operations and help troubleshoot product issues.
• Complete Deviations, Root Cause Analysis, and Corrective and Preventative Actions in TrackWise
• Set-up equipment ensuring operations are consistent with current operating procedures
  • Equipment includes bag filling equipment, disinfection equipment, sampling equipment, conveyors, and packaging equipment
• Identify malfunctions in equipment operation and with appropriate approval take corrective actions, such as reconfiguring equipment, adjustment of set points or adjusting operating parameters
• Ensure quality and quantity of product throughout production process
• Coordinate appropriate disposal of waste and complete compliance documentation.
• Communicate and document status of processes, products, and equipment.
• Communicate the status of production operations/equipment and bring deviations to the attention of supervisor
• Provide a complete and accurate batch record at the conclusion of production operations consistent with quality guidelines.
• Be able to enter hours worked and raw materials used into SAP.
• Ensure all applicable logbooks have been filled out completely as required by current procedures.
• Take the necessary action to resolve any unsafe conditions.
• Participate in required safety and quality training and other related activities
• Perform In-Process assays
• Complete Deviations, Root Cause Analysis, and Corrective and Preventative Actions in Trackwise
• Improve manufacturing processes through application of experience and scientific principles
• Set up and oversee operations when supervisor is absent

Physical Attributes:

• Wear personal protective equipment such as respirator or chemical protective clothing for extended periods of time
• Lift and push up to 50 pounds unassisted

Who you are:

Minimum Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience 

                               OR

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology or STEM degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Digital/Smart Manufacturing concepts
• Experience in root cause investigations
• TrackWise and SAP experience
• Knowledge of various processing techniques and equipment
• Good interpersonal, conflict resolution, motivation, and leadership skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, to include the ability to communicate with various disciplines and levels both one-on-one and in group communication
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodology
• GMP experience

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