Quality Control Associate Scientist

Merck•Saint Louis, MO

20h•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Biotechnology Quality Control team at our Ewing facility, you will support our Life Science business unit. You will be responsible for testing bulk produced and final packaged products to ensure that they meet our high-quality standards. Daily activities will be centered around testing raw materials and products using a wide variety of analytical techniques including PCR / molecular biology techniques, biochemical analysis, immunoassays, cell culture and testing, microbiology methods. This is primarily a lab-based role, but you will also support routine quality management and process improvement projects within the quality organization. You will train on and independently perform a variety of analytical testing methods and general lab support activities.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Chemistry, Biology or other Life Science discipline.
Ability to push/pull/lift 50lbs occasionally.
Ability to safely wear appropriate personal protective equipment in chemical environment.

Nice To Haves

1+ years of relevant lab work experience.
Strong time management skills.
Knowledge of Immunological, Cellular, and Molecular testing methods.
Experience with analytical techniques such PCR / molecular biology techniques, biochemical analysis, immunoassays, cell culture testing, or microbiology methods.

Responsibilities

Testing bulk produced and final packaged products to ensure that they meet high-quality standards.
Testing raw materials and products using a wide variety of analytical techniques including PCR / molecular biology techniques, biochemical analysis, immunoassays, cell culture and testing, microbiology methods.
Supporting routine quality management and process improvement projects within the quality organization.
Training on and independently performing a variety of analytical testing methods and general lab support activities.