Associate Production Scientist
A career with MilliporeSigma is an ongoing journey of discovery: our 60,300 people are shaping how the world lives, works and plays through next generation advancements in Healthcare, Life Science and Electronics. For more than 350 years and across the world we have passionately pursued our curiosity to find novel and vibrant ways of enhancing the lives of others. MilliporeSigma is a business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.
This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
Your Role:
MilliporeSigma is looking for an Associate Production Scientist to fill a position in the Functional Genomics Operations Group. This team:
- Provides leading functional genomics technologies including RNA interference (shRNA) for gene silencing and cutting-edge systems for gene editing and gene knockout (CRISPR/Cas9, ZFN’s)
- Manufactures made to order products in Bacterial, DNA, RNA and Viral formats for Academic, Pharma and Research centers
- Works closely with R&D, Marketing, Sales and Bioinformatics teams on development, transfer and manufacturing of existing and new products
- Responsible for all Manufacturing, QC, Packaging and Shipping
In this role, you will:
- Perform production operations
- Set-up and prepare products according to current manufacturing procedures
- Ensure quality and quantity of product throughout production process
- Clean-up equipment and working areas after production operations
- Coordinate appropriate disposal of waste and complete compliance documentation
- Communicate and document status of processes, products, and equipment
- Communicate the status of production operations and bring deviations to the attention of supervisor
- Provide a complete and accurate batch record at the conclusion of production operations consistent with quality guidelines including Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) if applicable
- Write and modify production procedures consistent with quality guidelines
- Enter hours worked and raw materials used into SAP
- Ensure all applicable logbooks have been filled out completely as required by current procedures
- Perform and interpret analytical evaluations of products and intermediates
- Review analytical procedures to ensure that they are currently used by Analytical Services
- Perform necessary analytical tests and evaluate results during the process and at the completion of the run
- Ensure purity of starting material, intermediates and final products are consistent with history and product specifications
- Perform daily and production operations in a safe and orderly manner
- Follow production procedures and safety policies at all times
- Use, clean, and store all personal protective gear appropriately
- Label all in-process equipment and containers properly
- Take the necessary action to resolve any unsafe conditions
- Participate in required safety and quality training and other related activities
- Maintain good housekeeping in laboratory and working areas
- Improve manufacturing processes through application of scientific knowledge, experience and principles
- Participate in process improvements under the guidance of a Supervisor, Senior Production Scientist or Production Scientist
- Help in the training of co-workers
Who You Are:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or other life science filed
- 1+ years of work experience in a laboratory or production environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Mammalian cell culture experience
- Virus Production and Concentration technique
- Previous experience with Microscopy, ELISA assay, cloning, flowcytometry, SDS-PAGE analysis, or restriction digestion
- Colony Forming Unit & Selection assays in mammalian cell lines
- DNA/RNA Purification
- Primer design & PCR
- Electroporation/Nucleofection
- Sanger & Next-Generation Sequencing & data analysis
- Experience with equipment such as liquid handling systems/robotics (Biomek, Tecan), 2D barcode scanners & tube pickers, UV/VIS & Fluorescent plate readers
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
- Familiarity with LIMS, SAP, Trackwise and Mango systems
- Knowledge of safe chemical handling methods
- Knowledge of ISO quality standards
What we offer: With us, there are always opportunities to break new ground. We empower you to fulfil your ambitions, and our diverse businesses offer various career moves to seek new horizons. We trust you with responsibility early on and support you to draw your own career map that is responsive to your aspirations and priorities in life. Join us and bring your curiosity to life!
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from 8:00am to 5:30pm ET Monday through Friday, for assistance.
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