Associate Quality Control Chemist (Laboratory)
About The Position
Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma. 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. Your Role 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 the following duties:
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
