Associate Production Scientist - Day 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 

At MilliporeSigma, the Associate Production Scientist – Day Shift at our 3300 South Second/Cherokee site will be responsible for the large-scale manufacturing of Life Science products. This role involves utilizing standard organic chemistry processes to ensure the efficient and effective production of high-quality products.  Job duties include:

• Production shifts consist of 12-hour shifts (6 AM - 6:30 PM) with a two-week rotation: Week 1 (Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday) and Week 2 (Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday)
• Take the necessary action to maintain a safe working environment.
• Carry out production operations and communicate status to Manufacturing Supervision.
• Provide technical leadership during the manufacturing process.
• Ensure cleaning protocols are followed and recorded.
• Prepare production areas, chemicals, and equipment for operations.
• Conduct analytical tests and assess results during production. 
• Advise chemical processors on key in-process decisions based on test results.
• Write and revise Master Manufacturing Procedures.
• Prepare and review Operating Procedures to ensure compliance.
• Participate in quality audits.
• Provide complete and accurate records consistent with quality guidelines.
• Provide technical support and training to personnel as well as cross-functional teams.

Physical Attributes:

• Lift, push pull, or move up to 55 pounds while wearing personal protective equipment, including respirators, for an extended time. Also able to move 300+ pounds with mechanical or team member assistance.
• Perform tasks while wearing personal protective equipment, such as respirators or chemical protective clothing, for long durations.
• Walk, reach above shoulders, stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, and/or stand and perform repetitive movements for extended periods of time.
• Ability to talk, hear, taste and smell.  Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus. 

Who you are: 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or other scientific discipline 

                                                      OR

• Associate degree with 5 + years large scale chemical manufacturing experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ year production experience.
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Logical approach to problem solving.
• Experience with customer interaction.
• Knowledge of Process Improvement methodology (e.g., PDSA, Lean Manufacturing, and/or Six Sigma).

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