Associate Production Scientist - 12 Hour Night Shift
About The Position
The Associate Production Scientist performs routine assays, processes, and unit operations in manufacturing, maintaining quality throughout the process and providing complete, accurate records consistent with quality guidelines. The role supports laboratory functions such as equipment maintenance, reagent preparation, supply restocking, and waste disposal; completes applicable logbooks; and participates in quality audits. The scientist applies scientific knowledge and experience to improve processes in accordance with change control procedures, identifies process-improvement opportunities, and assists with training. Work takes place in both a large-scale process environment and a glass laboratory environment. The position requires wearing appropriate personal protective equipment and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or another scientific discipline; or an associate's degree in one of these disciplines and at least 2 years of chemical manufacturing or laboratory experience; or a vocational degree in one of these disciplines and at least 3 years of chemical manufacturing or laboratory experience.
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Lift up to 50 pounds.
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 laboratory or industrial experience.
- Experience with process techniques and unit operations.
- Experience with 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.
- Support laboratory functions, including maintaining equipment, preparing reagents, restocking laboratory supplies, and disposing of waste.
- Provide complete and accurate records consistent with quality guidelines.
- Participate in quality audits.
- Complete applicable logbooks.
- Improve processes using scientific knowledge, experience, and principles while following change control procedures.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement.
- Assist with training.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Retirement contributions
- Other perquisites
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
