Associate Production Scientist

Merck KGaA•Sheboygan Falls, WI

32d•$27 - $46

About The Position

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. $5000 Sign On Bonus if Hired. Your Role: Perform operations to meet quality expectations throughout the manufacturing process. Perform routine assays, processes and/or unit operations. Contribute to support functions of the lab (e.g., maintain equipment, prepare reagents, restock lab supplies, waste disposal). Provide complete and accurate records consistent with quality guidelines. Participate in quality audits. Ensure all applicable logbooks have been filled out completely. Improve processes through application of scientific knowledge, experience, and principles while in compliance with change control procedures. Identify opportunities for process improvement. Assist with training. Work in both a large-scale process environment and a glass lab environment. 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). RSREMD Physical Attributes: Wear appropriate PPE. Lift up to 50 lbs. Who You Are:

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other Life Science or Engineering discipline.
High School Diploma or GED and 4+ years of work experience in a chemical production, laboratory or chemical engineering role.
Wear appropriate PPE.
Lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Strong chemistry and math skills.
Experience with chemical production on the glassware scale.
Experience with laboratory instruments and production equipment.
Experience in an independent chemistry research lab or industrial experience.
Experience with process techniques and unit operations.
Experience in analytical techniques and equipment.
Experience with safe chemical handling methods.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Perform operations to meet quality expectations throughout the manufacturing process.
Perform routine assays, processes and/or unit operations.
Contribute to support functions of the lab (e.g., maintain equipment, prepare reagents, restock lab supplies, waste disposal).
Provide complete and accurate records consistent with quality guidelines. Participate in quality audits.
Ensure all applicable logbooks have been filled out completely.
Improve processes through application of scientific knowledge, experience, and principles while in compliance with change control procedures. Identify opportunities for process improvement.
Assist with training.
Work in both a large-scale process environment and a glass lab environment.