Associate Production Scientist

Merck•Saint Louis, MO

2d•$24 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

As the Associate Production Scientist (Large-Scale Pilot Plant) with MilliporeSigma, your role is to support our Large-Scale Pilot Plant in Small Molecules Team. You will work with other production scientists and operators, and SMEs to ensure successful manufacturing of an established line of products and troubleshoot and investigate process issues that arise. You will write and modify procedures consistent with quality guidelines and identify potential process improvements while interacting cross-functionally with Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Packaging, Materials Management, Engineering and Maintenance. This position is based in St. Louis at 3500 Dekalb Street. Day Shift- Monday-Friday 6:30am-3:00pm

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or related life science discipline
Wearing of personal protective equipment such as respirator or chemical protective clothing for extended periods
Lifting and pushing up to 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

Knowledge in chemistry or biochemistry, math, and general science
Familiar with laboratory instruments and production equipment
Analytical techniques and equipment
Safe chemical handling methods experience
Good communication skills, verbal and written
Mechanical skills
Troubleshooting skills
Interpersonal skills
Organizational skills

Responsibilities

Safely perform operations to meet quality expectations
Perform multi-disciplined, established processes, assays and/or unit operations, primarily those higher level of skill and knowledge
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 supervisor
Ensure all applicable logbooks have been filled out completely by current procedures
Identify problems and limitations of analysis
Perform routine troubleshooting