Sr. Associate Quality Scientist- 2nd shift

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Merck Group is hiring a Sr. Associate Quality Scientist for the second shift in St. Louis (Cherokee) to support QC for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients under ICH Q7, reviewing GMP data and documentation for drug substances and products to ensure ALCOA+ and cGMP compliance, and collaborating with QC Analysts and cross functional teams. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related field and 3+ years in a lab or data review setting, plus hands on experience with analytical methods and equipment such as LC/HPLC, pH, ELISA, SEC, and systems like Chromeleon and LabX. To apply, tailor your resume to highlight regulatory knowledge, quality systems, and teamwork, confirm US work eligibility, note the 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM schedule, onsite in Cherokee, with a pay range of $23-$37 per hour and comprehensive benefits; sponsorship is not offered.

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Your Role:

The Quality Control Senior Associate Scientist at MilliporeSigma in St. Louis, MO (Cherokee) supports quality functions for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) under Good Manufacturing Practice guidelines (ICHQ7) and Drug Products. This position reports to QC supervisor.

You will be responsible for reviewing the documentation and data generated for analysis of GMP products. This review may include data supporting raw materials, in-process, and/or final products (Drug Substances and Drug Products). You will be responsible for verifying that documentation and raw data meet good documentation requirements, are technically acceptable, all calculations are appropriate, and specifications are met.

• Shift: Monday-Friday 2pm-10:30pm

• Review the data to comply with cGMPs, GDP, FDA, EMA and ICH Guidelines
• Review analytical data to ensure ALCOA+
• Ensure compliance of testing with laboratory procedures, test methods and protocols. Work with laboratory personnel to correct any errors and omissions in GMP documentation and promote a cGMP culture. Ability to pay attention to detail, focus and multitask on review of analytical laboratory data
• Strong technical knowledge of various analytical equipment, techniques, and methodology (e.g. liquid chromatography, pH, iCIEF, ELISA, SEC, ELISA, HPLC, SOLO VPE, UV Vis etc)
• Review time of use logs on cGMP instrumentation and other analytical equipment. Review audit trails on computer systems used to acquire and process data from instrumentation (e.g., Chromeleon, Labx). Ability to use a computer to accurately to analyze data and generate reports as needed
• Interaction with QC Analysts and Group Leaders as well as managers of other departments as needed
• Able to work as a team member with the QC Lab environment

Additional expectations may include the review of new or updated procedures for both technical soundness and allowance for appropriate documentation.

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Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering or related life science  

• 3+ year of work experience in a lab settings/data review.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to wet chemistry, chromatography or electrophoretic testing is preferred.

• Communicate with others clearly and concisely, ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with MS Programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project etc. and Proofreading skills
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems and LIMs systems
• Knowledge of current federal, local, and international regulations regarding the Testing, production and release of raw materials, drug substances and products. Excellent oral and written communication
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and re-prioritize tasks as required. Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively train others on programs and procedures
• Experience working with cross-functional teams/sites

• 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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