QC Scientist

Trident Consulting•Round Rock, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Scientist (Analytical) performs analytical testing of finished products, raw materials, custom analytical services, and in-process samples. The role uses relevant education and experience to solve problems, optimize and develop processes and methods, assist with new product development and analysis, and develop strategies for Out of Specification (OOS) investigations. Work must be accurate and comply with MilliporeSigma’s Round Rock quality and safety policies and applicable regulatory requirements. The position supports MilliporeSigma catalog, custom, and new products through an expanding range of analytical analyses. It includes technical problem-solving, implementation of processes and initiatives, laboratory maintenance and housekeeping, and scheduled equipment calibration, verification, and maintenance with appropriate documentation. The scientist is expected to learn and demonstrate multiple analytical techniques, understand departmental and interdepartmental processes and quality systems, and work in accordance with documentation, quality, process, and safety policies. This is a 12-month temporary role with potential to convert to permanent depending on business needs. It is 100% onsite in Round Rock, Texas, with a Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule. The listed pay rate is $40–$50 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

BS, MS, or PhD in chemistry or a relevant life-science field.
For candidates with a BS or MS: 4 or more years of prior work experience in a related field.
For candidates with a PhD: no prior work experience is required.
Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 17025, and ISO 17034 requirements.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in analytical methods and interpretation of analytical results.
Excellent verbal communication and technical writing skills.
Ability to write procedures, reports, OOS reports, training documents, and technical presentations.
Ability to work in accordance with quality, documentation, process, regulatory, and safety requirements.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and work around hazardous chemicals and general processing equipment.

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience in a GLP, GMP, and/or ISO environment.
Knowledge of quality-system requirements in the medical-device, pharmaceutical, and/or clinical industries.
Understanding of MilliporeSigma products, their applications, and requirements.
Understanding of MilliporeSigma’s quality system for ISO regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Perform analytical testing of finished products, raw materials, custom analytical projects, and in-process samples according to standard operating procedures and methods.
Develop and execute investigational strategies for OOS investigations and write OOS reports.
Lead or participate in analytical method development, method validations, and technical studies.
Qualify, maintain, troubleshoot, and perform scheduled calibrations and verifications of analytical instruments.
Lead or participate in improvements to processes, procedures, and systems.
Document work in accordance with MilliporeSigma and regulatory requirements.
Maintain the QC laboratory in an audit-ready condition, including keeping the work environment clean and organized.
Complete laboratory maintenance and housekeeping activities in accordance with safety and quality policies and procedures.
Train on and demonstrate understanding of multiple analytical techniques.
Comply with quality requirements, policies, procedures, and controlled-substance requirements.
Perform laboratory work safely and actively improve and promote laboratory safety policies.
Participate in development of and demonstrate understanding of departmental goals and relevant interdepartmental processes and quality systems.