Associate Production Scientist - Weekend Night Shift

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Merck Group is seeking an Associate Production Scientist for the Weekend Night Shift in Madison, WI to safely manufacture active pharmaceutical ingredients under cGMP, primarily as a GMP production operator in areas like Kilo Labs. The role covers Thursday through Sunday nights and includes executing procedures, updating documents, maintaining quality, mentoring new staff, and supporting the department while following FDA and OSHA guidelines and working with hazardous materials. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or life sciences, comfort with PPE, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. To apply, emphasize cGMP experience, protocol literacy, deviations resolution, math and computer skills, cross-shift collaboration, and safety leadership.

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Your Role: 

The Associate Production Scientist- Weekend Night Shift in Madison, WI is primarily focused on safe and efficient manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API’s) according to current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) requirements. This role is lab-based and primarily focused on executing required production operations to support the end users and patients of the compounds produced at MilliporeSigma. These responsibilities include but are not limited to executing existing production procedures, updating supporting documents, and maintaining the safety and quality of the manufacturing environment.  Additional responsibilities include: 

• D Shift:  Rotating shift, Thursday – Sunday 6:30pm – 7:00am, then Friday – Sunday 6:30pm – 7:00am
• Demonstrating proper lab safety practices, and work in accordance with FDA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, DOT, and other regulatory agency guidelines.
• Functioning as a Primary Operator for a single group of GMP Production areas (i.e. Kilo Labs). Draft preliminary reports detailing deviations from written procedures and potential contributing factors.
• Utilize and provide minor updates to a variety of written procedures, including operating procedures with assistance from a supervisor or SME.
• Help to identify and immediately correct equipment, process, and safety issues in the lab. Mentor new employees by performing supplemental technical and on the job training. Participate in a team-based, multi-shift manufacturing environment by actively engaging in inter-shift communication and maintaining high quality in-lab housekeeping.
• Take independent ownership over a departmental support responsibility.
• Engage in personal and professional career development through active participation in development objectives.
• Provide departmental support through additional tasks as directed by department leadership.

Physical Attributes:  

• Working with highly potent / hazardous materials
• Standing for long periods of time
• Lifting and moving up to 50 pounds with the assistance of equipment or teammates
• Utilizing proper personal protective equipment which could include but is not limited to; respiratory protection such as dust masks, half/full face respirators, supplied air, etc., and full body protection such as disposable coveralls, hazmat suits, etc., MilliporeSigma issued work uniforms and Lab Coats

Who You Are: 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or other Life Science discipline

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to read and understand written protocols.
• Strong computer literacy (Microsoft Office and Outlook tools, Electronic Document Management Systems, etc.)
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Mechanical and technical aptitude
• Able to operate hand tools, calculators, and weighing / measuring devices
• Strong mathematical skills
• Possess a high degree of internal motivation
• Ability to multi-task while paying close attention to detail

Pay Range for this position: $27.00-$53.00 per hour​

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.

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