Associate Scientist

Company: Merck KGaA
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: June 10, 2021

Job Description:

A career with MilliporeSigma is an ongoing journey of discovery: our 58,000 people are shaping how the world lives, works and plays through next generation advancements in Healthcare, Life Science and Electronics. For more than 350 years and across the world we have passionately pursued our curiosity to find novel and vibrant ways of enhancing the lives of others. MilliporeSigma is a business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.

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 at MilliporeSigma you will evaluate products according to established protocols, provide technical support to others and perform operations in support of the group and department.

• 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 procedures 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.
• Assure you are adequately trained to perform tasks/assignments.
• 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 log books have been filled out completely as required by current procedures.
• Interact with other departments as needed.
• Participate as needed in quality audits.

Physical Attributes:

• Wear personal protective equipment such as respirator or chemical protective clothing for extended periods.
• Lift and push up to 80 pounds with assistance.

Who You Are:

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or other life/ physical science discipline

OR

• 3+ years of work experience in a lab environment

Preferred qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience with a variety of molecular, immuno, and/or cell testing techniques
• 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

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What we offer: With us, there are always opportunities to break new ground. We empower you to fulfil your ambitions, and our diverse businesses offer various career moves to seek new horizons. We trust you with responsibility early on and support you to draw your own career map that is responsive to your aspirations and priorities in life. Join us and bring your curiosity to life!

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