Associate Scientist

 

Work Your Magic with us!  

 

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: 

As an Associate Scientist with MilliporeSigma, your role will be to evaluate products according to established protocols, provide technical support to others and perform operations in support of the group and department. 

 

Responsibilities include: 

• Safely perform operations to meet quality expectations
• Ensure quality throughout the process
• Provide complete and accurate records consistent with quality guidelines
• Perform and interpret analytical evaluations of products and intermediates
• Complete the volume of work required to achieve group/departmental goals and meet deadlines
• Perform multi-disciplined, established processes, assays and/or unit operations
• Accurately perform procedure independently
• Communicate the status of operations and bring deviations to the attention of supervisor
• Perform routine troubleshooting with assistance from lab subject matter experts.
• Participate in process improvements under the guidance of a Supervisor or subject matter experts
• Take the necessary action to resolve any unsafe conditions
• Clean-up equipment and working areas during and after operations
• Contribute to support functions of the lab (e.g., maintain equipment, prepare reagents, restock lab supplies, waste disposal)
• Ensure all applicable logbooks have been filled out completely as required by current procedures
• Participate as needed in quality audits

 

Physical Attributes:

• Wear personal protective equipment such as respirator or chemical protective clothing for extended periods
• Lifting and pushing of up to 80 pounds

 

This is a 2nd shift position Monday-Thursday 1:30PM to Midnight.

 

Who You Are: 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any Scientific field (Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, etc.)

OR

• High School Diploma or GED with 3+ years of lab experience

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with protein purification/quantification, PCR, ELISA, Bioburden, Mammalian Cell Culture, or Enzyme Kenetics
• 1+ years of previous lab experience
• Ability to perform scientific calculations
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to self-motivate and meet deadlines
• Logical approach to problem solving
• Attention to detail
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to thrive within a team atmosphere
• Experience with SAP
• Ability to identify and communicate process improvement ideas

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it 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 our diverse team!

 

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