Associate Quality Control Chemist (Laboratory)

The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany • Sheboygan Falls, WI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Quality Control Chemist performs precise product evaluations according to established protocols and provides technical support to ensure departmental success. This role is responsible for maintaining laboratory operations and supporting group goals through various duties. The position requires performing routine assays and analytical evaluations of products and intermediates, ensuring results meet established specifications and unit operation requirements. It also involves reviewing stock suitability data in accordance with Quality Management System (QMS) guidelines, supporting general quality review functions, and maintaining accurate records. Additionally, the role manages laboratory support tasks such as equipment maintenance, reagent preparation, inventory restocking, and waste disposal. Identifying and implementing process improvements, communicating operational status and deviations, and performing procedures accurately and independently are key aspects of this role. The Associate Quality Control Chemist will also act as a technical resource by training personnel, resolving unsafe conditions, and participating in quality audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or other Life Science discipline
• 2+ years of combined academic and professional laboratory experience

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or other life science discipline
• 4+ years of experience in a laboratory or quality review environment
• Proficiency in analytical techniques, chemical calculations, and safe laboratory practices
• Working knowledge of Data Integrity principles and proficiency with database software and the Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting
• Demonstrated self-motivation, adaptability, and effective time-management abilities

Responsibilities

• Perform routine assays and analytical evaluations of products and intermediates, ensuring results meet established specifications and unit operation requirements
• Review stock suitability data in accordance with Quality Management System (QMS) guidelines to ensure all materials meet laboratory standards
• Support general quality review functions and maintain meticulous, accurate records in logbooks consistent with cGMP and quality procedures
• Manage laboratory support tasks, including equipment maintenance, reagent preparation, inventory restocking, and compliant waste disposal
• Identify and implement process improvements by applying scientific knowledge and experience in compliance with change control procedures
• Communicate operational status and deviations to management and relevant departments to maintain a focus on customer excellence and site-wide goals
• Perform procedures accurately and independently, prioritizing responsibilities to stay aligned with established department objectives
• Act as a technical resource by training personnel, resolving unsafe conditions, and participating in quality audits as needed

Benefits

• health insurance
• paid time off (PTO)
• retirement contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees