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Senior Associate Quality Scientist

Merck Group
St. Louis, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Dec 2023

About the role

 

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

MilliporeSigma has an opening for a Senior Associate Quality Scientist.  This onsite role will work at the Cherokee location.  In this role you will focus on Quality Control activities in support of raw materials in support of cGMP products, including routine testing (in-house and compendial) and peer review of data.  In addition, testing of Environmental Monitoring (EM) and cleaning verification samples will be performed.

 

  • Perform routine testing and peer review of raw material samples through adherence to applicable GMP requirements. Assure adequately trained to perform tasks/assignments
  • Utilize written procedures to perform routine and non-routine product testing
  • Revise procedures through use of the Document Management System (DMS) following Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
  • Work in accordance with current GMPs and demonstrate proper laboratory safety and housekeeping practices
  • Participate in method development and validation activities to support product testing
  • Contribute to support function of the laboratory through participation in laboratory audits to maintain compliance
  • Participate in deviation investigations
  • Train analysts on basic analytical techniques
  • Contribute and lead process improvement projects

 

Physical Attributes:

  • Reaching and lifting up to 20lbs unassisted
  • Wear correct PPE such as: lab coat, safety glasses, gloves, cold gloves and respirator

 

Who you are

 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Life or Physical Science
  • 2+ years of GMP laboratory experience

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • General laboratory techniques (theory and practice)
  • Wet bench chemistry techniques (LOD, PH, appearance, ROI, heavy metals, KF) titration (auto or manual)
  • Experience with various laboratory equipment such as HPLC, GC, Autotitrator, TOC, UV, FTIR
  • Working Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for pharmaceutical manufacturing (21 CFR 210 & 211 and/or ICH Q7A)
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access
  • Wet bench chemistry techniques (LOD, PH, appearance, ROI, heavy metals, KF) titration (auto or manual)
  • Strong time management, verbal and written communication skills


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

 

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Merck Group

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