Quality Control Scientist

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Thanks to the constant curiosity of our employees, we are making discoveries that can change the landscape of entire industries. For more than 350 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, and we’ll continue to do so in the years to come.

QUALITY CONTROL 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:

At MilliporeSigma, the Quality Control Scientist plays a crucial role in conducting diverse analytical test methods across various product lines to contribute to the attainment of overall business goals. This role is also responsible for maintaining the Product Stability, Product Retention, and Reverse Osmosis Water Quality Programs in accordance with the current regulatory guidelines. Additionally, this role supports Special Projects and Process Engineering analytical requirements to maintain existing, and future, business development.

• Demonstrates proficiency in comprehending and adhering to a wide array of guidelines, standard operating procedures, and/or technical methods, engaging in routine work procedures with a moderate level of supervision

• Conducts analytical testing on raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods while adhering to Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) requirements

• Performs laboratory activities in a timely manner to meet manufacturing and product delivery deadlines

• Interprets analytical data relative to specifications, process controls, and other analytical references

• Performs investigations on aberrant data and initiate out of specification reports

• Maintains and control quality records in compliance with regulatory requirements

• Engages in laboratory support functions, overseeing the maintenance of supply levels to ensure continuous availability

• Performs simple laboratory instrument upkeep including the cleaning, calibration, and the preventive maintenance of the instrument

• Performs high-level instrument troubleshooting activities

• Assists with Deviations, Change Controls, Risk Assessments, and CAPAs

• Participates in audit readiness

• May work a 12-hour shift cycle every 2 weeks on either a day or night shift assignment

Who you are:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, or other life science discipline

  or

• Associate degree in Biology, Chemistry, or other life science discipline AND 2+ years’ work experience in a laboratory, QA/QC role or industry laboratory experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of analytical chemistry, analytical microbiology, analytical biology, environmental monitoring, and plant hygiene processes and procedures.

• 1+ years of experience working in a cGMP Quality Control Laboratory

• 1 + years of experience working with laboratory equipment such as (HPLC, GC, UV/Vis, TOC, AA, and KF)

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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