Quality Control Scientist

 

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This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. 

 

Your Role:
 

The Quality Control Scientist position is responsible for providing technical and analytical leadership to the Quality Control department at MilliporeSigma.  Analysis involves the use of HPLC, GC, KF, DSC, TGA, IR, MS, NMR and XRPD among other tests and instruments.  The position demonstrates the ability to work on, and solve, problems independently with some guidance, while also providing technical guidance to less experienced analysts.  This position is responsible for writing and revising procedures, specifications, stability protocols, method validations, amongst other documentation.  Other responsibilities may include initiation and review of deviations, OOS/OOT’s, change controls, and CAPA’s. Additionally, participation in process improvement initiatives, working in a team environment, maintaining a clean and safe work area, and supporting the department in maintaining the laboratory in an audit ready state are other duties.  The role may also perform technical review of data as needed.  The Quality Control Scientist position, like all positions at SAFC, will contribute to the overall success of the company by assisting in many areas beyond specific job duties.
 

This position is a 3rd shift position primarily located at the Verona, WI site.  You will be traveling between the Madison, WI and Verona, WI site. Hours of operation are Monday to Thursday from 6:00pm to 4:30am.
 

Your role:

 

• Perform analytical testing cGMP materials (samples, reference standards) and ensure accuracy and quality of data by using proper laboratory techniques and documentation
• Perform peer reviews
• Train new or less experienced personnel in SOP content, analytical techniques, and instrument use
• Author and revise SOPs including raw material specifications, intermediate specifications, final product specifications, and stability protocols
• Work in a safe manner and ensure the lab stays in an audit ready and clean state
• Maintain the laboratory by ordering reagents or supplies, ensuring clean glassware is available, disposing of waste properly, and completing general housekeeping chores
• Work on complex problems in which analysis of data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors
• Perform technical review of data including, but not limited to, HPLC, appearance, KF, and GC for accuracy and quality
• Exercise judgment within broadly defined procedures and practices to select technique, methods, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
• Solve problems and make decisions with minimal assistance
• Maintain projects and timelines with minimal oversight
• Meet with internal and external groups to keep projects on track
• Perform instrument Performance Verifications (PV) and Operational Qualifications (OQ) as needed
• Manage assigned change controls and CAPAs to ensure on-time completion
• Participate in OOS and OOT investigations via testing and good documentation.  Apply critical thinking and good problem-solving skills to thoroughly identify root causes and propose appropriate corrective/preventive actions with minimal assistance
• Work cooperatively within the QC department and with other departments to achieve project goals
• Work in compliance with