Associate Quality 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: 

At MilliporeSigma, as the Associate Quality Scientist (QC Microbiology) at our Cherokee site/ 3300 S. Second Ave in St Louis, you are responsible for microbiology related analysis including but not limited to: water sample bioburden analysis and plate reading; in-process, drug substance, raw material and water sample endotoxin analysis.

 

• Hours:  Monday – Friday 2pm-10pm onsite
• Ensures that suitable written records and work performed are kept in accordance with cGMP and company procedures
• Maintains and updates relevant OPs
• Works within various internal departments to improve and execute processes used in an ICHQ7 environment 
• Assists with OOS/OOT investigations and root cause analysis investigations
• Interacts with the production and laboratory personnel regularly to ensure adequate communication and feedback for quality-related services to internal customers

Who you are:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, etc.)
• 1+ years of industry laboratory experience

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current API knowledge and/or experience
• Strong knowledge of SOPs, cGMPs, GLP, GDP and quality control processes
• Knowledge and understanding of endotoxin testing, LER/hold time studies; verification testing
• Experience with ICH Q7, 21CFR210, USP <85>, USP <1085> and EP pharmacopeia requirements
• Experience writing technical documents and reports
• Strong knowledge of aseptic technique and practices
• Ability to perform minor troubleshooting on microbiological processes and associated laboratory equipment
• Documentation Control: writes, reviews, and approves Operating Procedures, Reports, Protocols and other QC controlled documents
• Good computer skills, including proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and the ability to learn and operate other specific application software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks/priorities
• Good problem-solving, organizational and attention to detail
• Capacity to work independently and fosters collaboration and teamwork

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!

 

If you would like to know more about what diversity, equity, and inclusion means to us, please visit https://www.emdgroup.com/en/company/press-positions.html