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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:
The Associate Quality Control Chemist at MilliporeSigma in Sheboygan Falls, WI will perform routine assignments using existing procedures and evaluate products according to established protocols, provide technical support to others and perform operations in support of the group and department. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Conduct chemical suitability tests in accordance with guidelines of the quality management system
Perform routine analytical tests and primary review in compliance with standardized methodology
Operate analytical equipment and software such as titration(s), spectroscopy, chromatography, and more
Document and process analytical data
Perform standard stoichiometry and unit conversions
Compare analytical data against established library(s) and product specification(s)
Input analytical data into process management software (ERP software)
Maintain complete and accurate records consistent with quality guidelines
Safely handle, process, route and request stock suitability samples
Train new hires on relevant SOPs and operations in assigned work area(s), as defined
Perform basic analytical problem solving
Support general laboratory functions and routine maintenances
Perform equipment maintenance, restock laboratory supplies, and practice proper waste disposal in accordance to existing guidelines
Run performance verifications and calibrations in accordance to standard operating procedures
Assist with reagent and chemical management in the laboratory
Train and collaborate cross functionally with other team members, equivalent to level of expertise
Develop and apply basic understanding of analytical/product development, validation(s) and maintenance
Identify opportunities for quality improvement in compliance with Quality Management System
Write and submit quality deviation record(s) for management review
Contribute to the document management program: Create and update department SOPs, equivalent to level of expertise
Participate in quality-related discussions during team meetings, equivalent to level of expertise
Participate in safety trainings and coordinate basic process, quality, and safety improvement project(s) with management support
Communicate with relevant management and departments to ensure customer focused excellence
Provide status updates on operations and bring any deviations to the attention of your supervisor
Work with and support internal department teams
Supply information to customers and site visitors based on training, experience and knowledge
Support quality and customer audits, equivalent to level of expertise
Provide basic technical and operations related feedback internally and externally
Complete routine procedure and policy trainings through the Learning Management System
Process and route analytical data through a sample tracking system
Conduct job functions in a safe and timely manner
Assist team members with overflow work
Use metric tracking system
Participate in department meetings
Execute job responsibilities to management expectation, aligning to individual, department, and site objectives (equivalent to level of expertise)
Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 4:00PM-2:30AM
Physical Attributes:
Wear appropriate protective gear, (hard hats, glasses/goggles, chemical resistant suits, gloves, safety shoes) and other personal protection equipment "PPE" to protect from toxic or corrosive chemicals in the forms of liquids, solids, vapors or airborne particles
Sit, stand, walk, reach above the shoulder, stoop, kneel, twist, crouch or crawl for long periods of time while performing the duties of this job
Lift and move up to 50 pounds unassisted - may need to lift more than 50 pounds with assistance
Use close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth vision and have the ability to adjust focus
Who You Are:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or other life science discipline
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with laboratory instruments and production equipment
Independent chemistry lab research experience
Experience with process and analytical techniques, equipment and unit operations
Safe chemical handling methods
Strong oral and written communication skills
Compute chemical calculations and conversions
Adapt, self-motivate, with critical thinking skills
Excellent organization and time management skills
Database software management skills
Skilled in making decisions and attention to detail
Basic understanding of Data Integrity
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