Senior Associate Production Scientist

Merck KGaA Darmstadt Germany • Bellefonte, PA

117d • $29 - $51

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or other Life Science field.
• 1+ years of work experience in a laboratory or industrial setting.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge in chemistry or biochemistry, math, and general science.
• Familiar with laboratory instruments and production equipment.
• Process techniques and unit operations.
• Analytical techniques and equipment.
• Safe chemical handling methods.
• Communication skills, oral and written.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to learn new skills quickly, flexibility to work in a variety of manufacturing areas, and agile work mentality.
• Agent of change.
• Computer skills.
• Mechanical skills.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Knowledge of ISO (International Organization for Standardization) Quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture products according to established protocols.
• Troubleshoot issues and suggest opportunities for improvement.
• Perform operations to meet and exceed all safety and quality expectations.
• Perform advanced assays, processes, and/or unit operations.
• Support introduction of new processes and troubleshooting of existing processes as needed.
• Suggest improvements to existing processes in support of site goals.
• Work with agility in a variety of manufacturing areas.
• Complete the volume of work required to achieve site goals and meet deadlines.
• Contribute to support functions (e.g., maintain equipment, prepare reagents, restock lab supplies, waste disposal).
• Communicate the status of operations and bring deviations to the attention of supervisor.
• Provide complete and accurate records consistent with quality guidelines.
• Ensure all applicable logbooks have been completed as required by current procedures.
• Interact with other departments as needed.
• Participate as needed in quality audits.
• Perform procedures accurately and independently.
• Improve processes through application of scientific knowledge, experience, and principles.
• Participate in and lead process improvements under the guidance of a supervisor.
• Take the necessary action to resolve any unsafe conditions.
• Train personnel and function as a technical consultant as needed.
• Perform and interpret analytical evaluations of products and intermediates.
• Supply information based on experience and knowledge.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Retirement contributions
• Other perquisites

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree