Associate Quality Control Chemist (Laboratory) - 2nd Shift

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Full time
Quality Associate

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About this opportunity

Work Your Magic with us!  Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.

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.

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 (Laboratory) at MilliporeSigma in Milwaukee, WI conducts chemical suitability tests in accordance with guidelines of our quality management system (QMS) The tasks to be completed daily include Job duties include:

Shift hours:  2nd shift, Monday – Friday, 2:00pm – 10:30pm.

Perform routine analytical tests and primary review in compliance with standardized methodology

Operate analytical equipment and software such as titration(s), spectroscopy, chromatography, etc.

Document and process analytical data

Perform standard stoichiometry and unit conversions

Compare analytical data against established library(s) and product specification(s)

Maintain complete and accurate records consistent with quality guidelines

Safely handle, process, route, and request stock suitability samples

Perform basic analytical problem solving

Support general laboratory functions and routine maintenance

Identify opportunities for quality improvement in compliance with Quality Management System

Communicate with relevant management and departments to ensure customer focused excellence

Prioritize responsibilities in alignment with established department goals

Physical Attributes:

May wear appropriate protective gear, such as respirators and chemical protective clothing, for long periods of time while performing daily tasks

May involve occasional lifting and pushing of up to 50 pounds

Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or other life science discipline

Preferred Qualifications

2+ years of experience in a quality control or laboratory setting

Ability to succeed in a team environment

Good customer service and communications skills, both verbal and written

Basic understanding of analytical tools and equipment

Knowledge of safe chemical handling practices

Proficiency with computing chemical calculations and conversions

Ability to adapt, self-motivate, and think critically

Organization and time management skills

Database management software skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office software such as Word and Excel

Basic understanding of Data Integrity.

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Pay Range for this position:  $27.00 - $46.00.

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 here .

What we offer: 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!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

Job details

Seniority
Associate
Function
Quality
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Quality role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 204 comparable Associate Quality roles across 62 biopharma companies.

204Comparable roles tracked
187Currently active
62Companies hiring similar roles
29Countries represented

Salary context

41 of 204 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject $27/hr – $46/hr (≈ $56,160–$95,680/yr)
Lowest disclosed · Associate Quality Metrologist · Merck KGaA $27/hr – $46/hr (≈ $56,160–$95,680/yr)
Highest disclosed · Semiconductor Quality Manager · Merck KGaA $160,000/yr – $212,500/yr
Peer group range $75,920 – $186,250 (median $159,000)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 204 comparable roles

United States79
China20
India17
Ireland12
Japan10
Belgium9

+ 23 more countries

Seniority mix

204 of 204 peers have a known seniority level

Manager171
Associate29
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc4

Therapeutic area mix

1 of 204 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Rare Disease1

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