Quality Control Chemist 1 - 2nd Shift

The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany•Cleveland, OH

8d•$31 - $52•Onsite

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. The Quality Control Chemist 1 at the Cleveland, Ohio site completes a variety of lab processes. Job duties include:

Requirements

Bachelors’ degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or Life Science field
2 + years of laboratory experience.
Associate degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or Life Science field
8 + years of experience outside of academic laboratories.

Nice To Haves

Experience in GMP laboratory settings with testing methods such as IR, pH, TLC plates, solubility, and other wet chemistry analyses.
Strong planning and organizational skills, with a solution-focused approach to problem-solving.
Highly self-motivated and driven, demonstrating critical thinking and attention to detail while proactively addressing issues with supervision.
Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently, taking initiative in daily job functions.
Proficient in basic computer software, including Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities

Execute validation protocols and follow compendial testing methods (USP/EP/JP) using written procedures.
Recognize out-of-spec (OOS) results and collaborate with Supervisor or Sr. Analyst for investigation.
Perform instrument or titrant verification/calibration as scheduled.
Demonstrate Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and adhere to data integrity principles.
Maintain laboratory safety and housekeeping practices in accordance with current procedures.
Comply with all corporate and site policies and procedures.
Develop and assist in implementing process improvements, safety, quality, and 5S initiatives.
Organize and maintain a clean and orderly work area per the General Housekeeping policy.
Perform all functions safely and timely in accordance with OSHA standards and workplace regulations.
Adhere to personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements as per company policy.
Exhibit professional behavior when interacting with staff and visitors.
Follow trained requirements for IPEC cGMP/ISO9001/14001/45001 Management Systems, as applicable.