About this role
<p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">Work Your Magic with us! <span style="color:#ffffff">Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. </span></span></p> <p> </p><div style="border-width:100%"> <div style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;width:6.6041in"> <div style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;width:6.6041in"> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Your Role:</strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">The Associate Production Scientist – 1st shift at our Cherokee site in St. Louis, MO performs manufacturing and packaging operations<strong>. </strong>This facility handles flammable solvents and is a process safety managed (PSM) area. Employees must comply with all PSM policies. Job duties include:</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Shift Hours: Monday – Friday, 5:30am – 2:00pm</strong></span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Complete the volume of work required to achieve group/departmental goals and meet deadlines.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Lead advanced troubleshooting and technical investigations into operational deviations while proactively initiating and driving the associated change control processes to ensure continuous compliance and process improvement.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Maintain high-level data integrity by performing and interpreting complex analytical evaluations of products and intermediates, ensuring all documentation is complete, accurate, and fully compliant with established quality guidelines.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Maintain a pristine production environment by independently and collaboratively performing the setup, operation, and sanitation of all manufacturing and packaging equipment in strict accordance with H&H site standards and safety protocols.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Design and evaluate complex experiments and process developments, while authoring compliant procedures and providing technical support for quality audits and responses.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Maintain full compliance with safety and quality systems by completing all required training, following established SOPs, and ensuring the absolute accuracy of all operational logbooks.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Contribute to support functions of manufacturing and packaging (e.g., maintain equipment, prepare reagents, restock lab supplies, waste disposal).</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Drive cross-functional collaboration and process improvement by training team members on ISO-compliant safety and documentation practices, while maintaining 5S standards and ensuring the secure, compatible storage of hazardous materials.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Proactively identify and mitigate workplace hazards by taking immediate corrective action to maintain a safe and compliant manufacturing environment.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Physical Attributes:</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Don, doff, use and clean personal protective equipment appropriately</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Walk, reach above shoulders, stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, crawl, and/or stand and perform repetitive movements for extended periods of time.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Safely lift and transport materials weighing up to 80 lbs</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Maintain full compliance with safety protocols by consistently wearing required PPE, including respiratory protection, chemical-resistant aprons, and full-body Tyvek suits.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Maintain the physical stamina to navigate stairs and perform repetitive lifting, twisting, and turning during material transport throughout the workday.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Adaptable to working in environments with non-weather-related extreme temperatures, high humidity, and consistent vibration.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Operates safely in high-noise environments and in close proximity to moving mechanical parts.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Who You Are:</strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Minimum Qualifications:</strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or other scientific discipline </span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"> OR</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Associate Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or other scientific discipline with 5 + years large scale chemical manufacturing experience</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Highly motivated, detail-oriented professionals with the proven ability to drive results both independently and within a collaborative team environment.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Demonstrates a strong command of GMP and SOP compliance, ensuring all safe chemical handling and operational procedures are executed with precision to maintain a secure and regulated manufacturing environment.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Possess strong mechanical and technical communication skills, with a focus on training team members, managing complex workflows, and ensuring all documentation meets rigorous GDP, FDA, and ISO standards.</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px"><span style="color:white;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">RSREMD</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><a name="_Hlk208477024"></a>Pay Range for this position: $24.00 - $43.00.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">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 <a href="https://careers.emdgroup.com/us/en/benefits" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>here</strong></a>.</span></p> </div> </div> </div><p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif"><strong>What we offer:</strong> We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!</span></span></p>