1st shift Quality Control Senior Associate Scientist at Millipore Corporation in St. Louis, Missouri

Job Description:

Work Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Shift: Yes
Department: LS-SC-PMLQB1 Quality Control Ewing
Recruiter: Michelle Matthews



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Your Role:



Evaluate products according to established protocols, provide technical support to others and perform operations in support of the group and department. Responsibilities and tasks below:

• 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, primarily those requiring a higher level of skill and knowledge.


• Accurately perform procedure independently.


• Communicate the status of operations and bring deviations to the attention of supervisor.


• Identify problems and limitations of analysis.


• Perform routine troubleshooting.


• Participate in process improvements under the guidance of a supervisor or Scientist.


• Develop improvement ideas, review impact of changes and document all work.


• Take the necessary action to resolve any unsafe conditions.


• Train personnel and act as a technical consultant as needed.


• Supply information based on experience and knowledge.


• 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 logbooks have been filled out completely as required by current procedures.


• Interact with other departments as needed.


• Participate as needed in quality audits.


• Review of final assays and procedures.


• Interface with external customers.

1st shift - Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm (Flexible start time available)



Physical Attributes:

• Wears Personal Protective Equipment such as respirator or chemical protective clothing for extended periods.


• Lifting and pushing up to 80 pounds unassisted.


• Sits, stands, walks, reaches, stoops, kneels, crouches, and crawls for extended periods.

Who You Are




Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in biology, microbiology, biochemistry or other life science discipline.


• 2+ years of lab experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of a variety of molecular, immune, and cell-based assay methods and theory.

• 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 preferred.


• Ability to identify and communicate process improvement ideas is preferred.

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination. Apply Now