Quality Control Associate Scientist

The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany•St. Louis, MO

5d•$23 - $37

About The Position

At MilliporeSigma, the Associate Quality Scientist will perform Quality Control activities in support of custom and catalog materials, including routine testing (in-house and compendial) and peer review of data. The position will report to a QC supervisor. Job duties include but are not limited to the following: Safely execute operations to meet quality standards. Adhere to laboratory safety and housekeeping protocols, including proper PPE use. Perform testing of enzyme and related products according to quality requirements. Maintain clean equipment and work areas during and after operations. Ensure timely and accurate data delivery, following Data Integrity & ALCOA+ principles. Complete assigned work to achieve team and departmental objectives and deadlines. Support lab functions, including equipment maintenance, reagent preparation, and supply management. Communicate operational status, deviations, and unsafe conditions to the supervisor.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or other Life Science discipline.
Associate degree in chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or other life science discipline.
3+ years QC lab experience.

Nice To Haves

Proficient in Laboratory Math.
Effective time management and organizational skills.
Effective verbal communication and technical writing skills.
General understanding of analytical techniques and instrumentation associated with enzymatic assays (ex. pipettes of all types, spectrophotometer, pH meter, auto titrator, analytical balance).
General understanding of enzymes.
Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities to accommodate business needs.

Responsibilities

Safely execute operations to meet quality standards.
Adhere to laboratory safety and housekeeping protocols, including proper PPE use.
Perform testing of enzyme and related products according to quality requirements.
Maintain clean equipment and work areas during and after operations.
Ensure timely and accurate data delivery, following Data Integrity & ALCOA+ principles.
Complete assigned work to achieve team and departmental objectives and deadlines.
Support lab functions, including equipment maintenance, reagent preparation, and supply management.
Communicate operational status, deviations, and unsafe conditions to the supervisor.