Associate Production Scientist at Millipore Corporation in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Work Location: Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin
Shift: Yes
Department: LS-SC-PMSLO Ops Hitech
Recruiter: Michelle Cole



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Your Role



The Associate Production Scientist at MilliporeSigma plays a crucial role in ensuring product quality by performing trace metals analysis on a wide array of samples. This includes raw materials, in-process and final product samples, with sample types ranging from ultrapure water/solvents to air-sensitive/pyrophoric materials, all in support of the company's business objectives. Responsibilities and daily tasks include the following:

• Maintain a safe and clean lab environment


• Perform routine analysis using ICP-OES and ICP-MS from collecting/preparing samples to generating analysis reports


• Conduct routine instrument maintenance and troubleshoot minor instrument issues


• Assist management with prioritizing samples for analysis, supporting method development and data documentation

• Perform operations to meet quality expectations


• Ensure quality throughout the process


• Complete the volume of work required to achieve group/departmental goals and meet deadlines


• Contribute to support functions of the lab (e.g., maintain equipment, prepare reagents, restock lab supplies, waste disposal)


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


• Provide complete and accurate records consistent with quality guidelines


• Ensure all applicable logbooks have been filled out completely as required by current procedures


• Interact with other departments as needed


• Participate in quality audits as needed


• Improve processes through application of scientific knowledge, experience, and principles while in compliance with change control procedures


• Identify opportunities for process improvement


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


• Resolve any unsafe conditions


• Train personnel


• Act as a technical consultant as needed


• Perform and interpret analytical evaluations of products and intermediates


• Supply information based on experience and knowledge


• Shift/hours: 1st shift, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, M-F

Physical Attributes:

• Wear appropriate protective gear, (hard hats, glasses/goggles, chemical resistant suits, gloves, safety shoes) and other personal protection equipment "PPE" to protect themselves from toxic or corrosive chemicals in the forms of liquids, solids, vapors or airborne particles


• View computer monitors for long periods of time


• Sit, stand, walk, reach above the shoulder, stoop, kneel, twist, crouch or crawl for long periods of time


• Use senses to avoid a potentially hazardous situation involving chemicals


• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and ability to push and pull heavy materials to complete assignment


• Lift more poundage with assistance


• Utilize close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth vision and the ability to adjust focus


• Utilize phones, computers, computer monitors and all office/laboratory equipment


• Type at a computer keyboard


• Read CRTs/computer monitors


• Work in both a large-scale process environment and a glass lab environment

Who You Are




Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degreein chemistry, biochemistry,chemical engineering, biology or other life science discipline OR 4+years of experience working in chemical production or a lab setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge in chemistry or biochemistry, math and general science


• Familiar with laboratory instruments and production equipment


• Independent chemistry lab research experience


• Process techniques and unit operations


• Analytical techniques and equipment


• Safe chemical handling methods


• Strong oral and written communication skills

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