Quality Control Scientist

Merck•Urbana, IL

12h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is part of a small team responsible for performing complex analytical testing of inorganic materials on various instrumentation including ICP-MS, ICP-OES, Karl Fischer, auto titrator, TGA-DSC, UV-VIS, and an oxygen analyzer. The scientist will prepare samples, conduct testing, analyze data, and make usage decisions for materials manufactured on site. The role requires adherence to ISO 9001:2015 and company guidelines, communication with other departments for timely deliverables, and collaboration with QC lab staff on procedures. Responsibilities include performing chemical calculations, investigating Out of Specification/Trend results and Customer Quality Complaints, maintaining technical knowledge of analytical methods, and administering QC ERP functions. The role also involves leading project teams, supporting other groups, and driving process improvements with considerations for quality, regulatory, manufacturing, and safety.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or other Life Science discipline with 4+ years of analytical lab experience.
OR Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or other Life Science discipline with 1+ years of analytical lab experience.
External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
Sit, stand, walk, for up to two hours at a time.
Reach above the shoulder, stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, or crawl intermittently.
Work in a dimly lit environment for extended periods of time.
Work in a brightly lit laboratory environment with ambient equipment noise reaching 80db.
Work for extended periods in a dry box; performing precise manipulations through gloved hands.
Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety shoes, safety glasses, hard hat, hearing protection, respirators, and aprons.

Nice To Haves

SAP familiarity.
ISO 9001:2015 quality standards knowledge.
Experience in a multi-product environment.
Strong interpersonal skills and customer service abilities.
Strong business acumen.
Semiconductor or high-precision industry background.
Deep technical knowledge; ability to explain complex concepts.
Proficient in dry box operation and safe chemical handling.
Team-oriented with collaborative mindset.
Proficient in analytical tools, instrumentation, troubleshooting, and method development.
Data integrity discipline and database software management; MS Office skills.
Excellent time management, multitasking, organization, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

Perform complex analytical testing of inorganic materials on instrumentation such as ICP-MS, ICP-OES, Karl Fischer, auto titrator, TGA-DSC, UV-VIS, and an oxygen analyzer.
Prep samples, perform testing, analyze data, and make usage decisions for experimental, incoming goods, in process, and finished goods.
Safely perform work in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and company guidelines.
Communicate with other departments to ensure on-time QC lab deliverables.
Collaborate with QC lab staff and follow or help develop procedures.
Compute chemical calculations and unit conversions.
Investigate Out of Specification/Trend results and Customer Quality Complaints.
Build and maintain deep technical knowledge of analytical methods and lab processes.
Administer QC ERP functions (master data, inspection plans, system testing, data transfers).
Lead project teams, support other groups, and drive process improvements with quality, regulatory, manufacturing, and safety considerations.