Quality Control Associate Scientist

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MilliporeSigma is hiring an Associate Quality Scientist to perform QC activities for custom and catalog materials, including routine in-house and compendial testing and data peer review, reporting to a QC supervisor. This full-time onsite role in St. Louis involves safely executing operations, maintaining clean equipment and work areas, upholding ALCOA+ data integrity, meeting deadlines, and communicating deviations to the supervisor. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or Life Sciences, or an Associate degree with 3+ years of QC lab experience. Preferred skills include strong Laboratory Math, solid time management and communication, familiarity with enzymatic assays and common lab instruments, and adaptability to changing priorities. Apply with a resume highlighting quality outcomes and teamwork; note work authorization and benefits.

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This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. 

Your Role:

At MilliporeSigma, the Associate Quality Scientist will perform Quality Control activities in support of custom and catalog materials, including routine testing (in-house and compendial) and peer review of data.  The position will report to a QC supervisor.  Job duties include but are not limited to the following: 

• Safely execute operations to meet quality standards.
• Adhere to laboratory safety and housekeeping protocols, including proper PPE use.
• Perform testing of enzyme and related products according to quality requirements.
• Maintain clean equipment and work areas during and after operations.
• Ensure timely and accurate data delivery, following Data Integrity & ALCOA+ principles.
• Complete assigned work to achieve team and departmental objectives and deadlines.
• Support lab functions, including equipment maintenance, reagent preparation, and supply management.
• Communicate operational status, deviations, and unsafe conditions to the supervisor.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or other Life Science discipline.

OR

• Associate degree in chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or other life science discipline.
• 3+ years QC lab experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in Laboratory Math.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal communication and technical writing skills.
• General understanding of analytical techniques and instrumentation associated with enzymatic assays (ex. pipettes of all types, spectrophotometer, pH meter, auto titrator, analytical balance).
• General understanding of enzymes.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities to accommodate business needs.

RSREMD

• Pay Range for this position: $23.00-$37.00.
• 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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