Associate Quality Control Chemist, Senior (Data Review)

The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany•Milwaukee, WI

10d•$25 - $39

About The Position

This role involves performing routine assignments using existing procedures or working autonomously within established procedures and practices. It requires knowledge of concepts and procedures within a job discipline or specialized technical expertise within an analytical/scientific method or operational process. The position focuses on reviewing stock suitability and secondary analytical data in accordance with the Quality Management System (QMS), product specifications, established data libraries, and applicable guidelines. Key responsibilities include verifying ERP, sample-tracking, and metric-system entries, processing and routing samples and analytical data accurately, and maintaining complete, compliant records. The role also involves interpreting analytical results, preparing controlled documents, conducting investigations, creating and updating SOPs, and implementing quality, process, and safety improvements. Communication of operational status, risks, and deviations is also a key aspect, along with supporting internal teams, customers, and audits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, or Other Life/Physical Science disciplines
2+ years laboratory, or quality review experience

Nice To Haves

Knowledge in chemistry, math, and general science
Some graduate coursework preferred
Ability to function in a team environment
Good customer service and communications skills, oral and written
Basic understanding analytical tools and equipment
Safe chemical handling practice
Compute chemical calculations and conversions
Ability to adapt, self-motivate, and critically think
Organization and time management skills
Database software management skills
Skilled in making decisions and attention to detail
Microsoft Office, Power Point, Excel, Word etc.
Basic understanding of Data Integrity
Basic understanding of Good Documentation Practices

Responsibilities

Review stock suitability and secondary analytical data in accordance with the Quality Management System (QMS), product specifications, established data libraries, and applicable guidelines.
Verify ERP, sample-tracking, and metric-system entries; process and route samples and analytical data accurately and maintain complete, compliant records.
Interpret analytical results, including titration, spectroscopy, and chromatography; perform stoichiometry, unit conversions, and intermediate-level troubleshooting.
Prepare controlled documents, including Certificates of Analysis, product specifications, investigation records, and other quality documentation.
Conduct and support out-of-specification investigations, deviations, change requests, audits, and resolution of master-data or product issues.
Create, review, and update SOPs; complete required training; train new hires and collaborate cross-functionally on procedures and operations.
Identify, coordinate, and implement department-level quality, process, and safety improvements in partnership with management.
Communicate operational status, risks, and deviations; support internal teams, customers, site visitors, and audits while prioritizing safe, timely work aligned with department and site objectives.