Associate Production Scientist, Projects

Merck•Milwaukee, WI

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

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: As an Associate Production Scientist specializing in Safety, Quality, and Technical Writing, you will play a pivotal role in driving continuous improvement initiatives within our organization. The hours for this position are 7:00am–3:30pm Monday-Friday, though it may involve flexible hours and occasional hybrid work depending on business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or other Life Science discipline
1+ years of professional lab experience or in operations/manufacturing

Nice To Haves

Strong background in chemistry, experimental design, and/or lab/manufacturing safety.
Independent lab research, and project management experience.
Familiar with laboratory instruments and production equipment.
Knowledge of process techniques and unit operations.
Familiar with analytical techniques and equipment.
Communication skills, both oral and written.
Ability to use various computer programs, including Microsoft Office, inventory control software (e.g. SAP), and quality management software.
Basic-to-intermediate mechanical skills (i.e., use of basic hand tools).
Troubleshooting skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Organizational skills.
Knowledge of ISO Quality standards.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and implement measures to enhance laboratory and operational safety.
Develop and implement safety protocols, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and maintain a safety-first culture within the organization.
Design, implement, and optimize quality control procedures to uphold and improve product quality.
Investigate and resolve complex process quality issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
Comply with change control procedures.
Participate as needed in quality & safety audits.
Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and safety manuals.
Communicate complex scientific concepts in a clear and concise manner for diverse audiences, including regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders.
Review and update documentation regularly to reflect process changes and improvements.
Lead and participate in cross-functional project teams focused on safety, quality, and process improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with R&D, production, packaging engineering, planning, and regulatory affairs teams to integrate safety and quality considerations into new product development.
Perform public speaking as needed, including monthly safety meetings.
Perform and interpret analytical evaluations of products and intermediates.
Participation in Medical Emergency Response Team and/or Emergency Spill Response Team.
Provide complete and accurate records consistent with quality guidelines (GDP).
Contribute to support functions of the department (e.g., maintain equipment, prepare reagents, restock lab supplies, perform waste disposal, design & build chemical packaging apparatus, create & maintain work instructions, troubleshoot process/equipment issues, etc.).