Senior Associate Scientist

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.

Your Role:

Manufacture or evaluate products according to established protocols, provide technical support to others and perform operations in support of the group, department, and other St. Louis sites with highest need.

• Flexibility of training and supporting manufacturing operations across St. Louis sites.
• Safely perform operations to meet quality expectations.
• Ensure quality throughout the process.
• Assure you are adequately trained to perform tasks/assignments.
• Perform multi-disciplined, established processes, assays and/or unit
• operations, primarily those requiring a higher level of skill and knowledge.
• Clean-up equipment and working areas during and after operations.
• Complete the volume of work required to achieve group/departmental goals
• and meet deadlines.
• Contribute to support functions of the lab (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 a complete and accurate batch record at the conclusion of production
• operations consistent with quality guidelines including Non-Conformance
• Reports (NCR) if applicable.
• Complete quality investigations in compliance with quality standards and
• guidelines.
• Write and modify production procedures consistent with quality guidelines.
• Provide complete and accurate records consistent with quality guidelines.
• Ensure all applicable log books have been filled out completely as required by
• current procedures.
• Collaborate with other departments.
• Participate as needed in quality audits.
• Train manufacturing personnel and act as a technical consultant as needed. Perform and interpret analytical evaluations of products and intermediates.
• Supply information based on experience and knowledge.
• Accurately perform procedure independently.
• Identify problems and limitations of analysis.
• Perform routine troubleshooting.
• Review of final assays and procedures.
• Interface with external customers.
• Work in compliance with change control procedures, improve processes through
• application of scientific knowledge, experience, and principles.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering or related Life Science Bachelor's Degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry
• 1 year of Independent lab research or industrial experience desired.
• Knowledge in chemistry or biochemistry, math and general science. Familiar with laboratory instruments and production equipment.
• Knowledge of analytical techniques and analytical equipment, safe chemical handling, and scientific method.
• Knowledge of Process techniques and unit operations.
• May require shift work.
• PC/Computer Skills required along with troubleshooting and organizational skills.
• Computer skills and troubleshooting experience a must.
• Familiar with quality management systems and how they apply to manufacturing.
• Must be able to perform tasks while wearing personal protective equipment such as respirator or chemical protective clothing for extended times.

Travel will be required between St. Louis area sites.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!