Associate Scientist 1

The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany • Carlsbad, CA

8d • $31 - $48

About The Position

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role:
The Associate Scientist I will support safe, compliant, and efficient laboratory operations within the New Product Development Lab/M4WardTM Lab in a semiconductor materials environment. This role focuses on conducting chemical hazard reviews, managing chemical inventory, supporting laboratory safety programs, authoring work instructions and safety documentation, fulfilling chemical orders, and maintaining an organized laboratory workspace. The position works closely with scientists, engineers, Quality, and EH&S teams to ensure new materials and processes are implemented safely and effectively while enabling successful research, development, and customer support activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Physics OR High School Diploma or GED
• 4+ years experience in a chemical production, laboratory or chemical engineering role
• 1+ year experience handling hazardous chemicals in a laboratory environment

Nice To Haves

• A strong focus on safety and quality
• Familiarity with chemical hazard reviews, Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), and risk assessment processes
• Experience working in gloveboxes
• Prior chemistry lab experience handling highly toxic chemicals, acids, and bases
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, SAP, and Management of Change Software (Intelex)
• Strong data analysis, attention-to-detail, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive, team-oriented approach to supporting laboratory operations

Responsibilities

• Review SDSs and chemical safety information; conduct hazard assessments for new chemicals, materials, and processes
• Ensure chemicals are safely handled, stored, segregated, labeled, tracked, and disposed of in line with company and regulatory requirements
• Maintain accurate chemical inventories, coordinate replenishment, and manage incoming chemicals and laboratory supplies
• Partner with EHS teams to support laboratory safety programs, inspections, audits, corrective actions, and compliance activities
• Prepare and maintain safety documentation, risk assessments, hazard analyses, work instructions, SOPs, and laboratory procedures
• Keep controlled documents current and collaborate with technical teams to document new processes and best practices
• Prepare, verify, package, and process chemicals and materials for internal use and customer shipments while maintaining accurate fulfillment records
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient laboratory; support equipment upkeep, workspace readiness, 6S, and continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED