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:

The Associate Production Scientist at MilliporeSigma will manufacture and evaluate chemical products, provide technical support, and perform operations in support of the department. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, executing existing production procedures, updating supporting documents, and maintaining the safety and quality of the manufacturing environment. Additional responsibilities include:

• Perform operations to meet quality expectations throughout the manufacturing process
• Perform routine assays, processes and/or unit operations
• 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 the supervisor
• Provide complete and accurate records consistent with quality guidelines
• Ensure all applicable logbooks have been filled out completely Interact with other departments as needed
• Participate in quality audits
• Improve processes through application of scientific knowledge, experience, and principles while in compliance with change control procedures
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and participate in process improvements under the guidance of a Supervisor or Scientist
• Resolve any unsafe conditions
• Assist with training personnel
• Act as a technical consultant
• Perform and interpret analytical evaluations of products and intermediates
• Work in both a large-scale process environment and a glass lab environment
• Shift/Hours: 12 hour day shift, 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM - 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)

Physical Attributes:

• Work with open chemicals; wear appropriate PPE (including respirator, hard hats, glasses/goggles, chemical resistant suites, gloves, safety shoes)
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Push and pull heavy materials

Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or other life science discipline

          OR

• High School Diploma or GED and 4+ years of work experience in a chemical production, laboratory, or chemical engineering role 

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of chemistry, math, and general science
• Chemical production experience on the glassware scale
• Familiarity with laboratory instruments and production equipment
• Independent chemistry research lab or industrial experience
• Process techniques and unit operations experience
• Experience in analytical techniques and equipment 
• Experience with safe chemical handling methods
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong computer skills

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