Merck KGaA Posted August 15, 2026

Quality Control Associate Scientist Overnight Shift

Madison, 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.

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This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role: 

The Madison overnight shift Scientist, Quality Associate position is responsible for the cGMP analytical laboratory analysis in the Quality Control department of MilliporeSigma. Analysis may consist of all/some of the following: incoming raw material analysis, in-process testing, final product analysis, method validation/qualification, cleaning, reference standard requalification, and environmental monitoring to support Quality Control activities at the Madison and Verona sites. Analysis includes techniques specific to, but not limited to: HPLC, GC, KF, DSC, TGA, IR, MS, NMR and XRPD among other tests and instruments. Other responsibilities may include initiation and review of deviations, OOS/OOT’s, change controls, and CAPA’s. Additionally, participation in process improvement initiatives, working in a team environment, maintaining a clean and safe work area, and supporting the department in maintaining the laboratory in an audit ready state are other duties. The Scientist, Quality Associate position has a willingness to contribute to the overall success of the company by assisting in many areas beyond specific job duties.

Shift is 10pm-8am Monday (night)-Friday (morning)

Physical Attributes:

Work in an analytical testing lab with hazardous and toxic chemicals.

 

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology or other Life Science discipline.

1 year in a GLP or cGMP analytical laboratory environment.

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

2+ years of experience in a GMP manufacturing or testing laboratory

Understanding of 21 CFR Part 11, 210 and 211, and ICH Q7

Experience with chemical analyses including HPLC, GC, KF, IR, MS, and NMR,

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and good documentation practices and attention to detail

Knowledge and understanding of analytical chemistry techniques

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

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

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Job details

Seniority
Associate
Function
Quality
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Madison, 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 146 comparable Associate Quality roles across 50 biopharma companies.

146Comparable roles tracked
142Currently active
50Companies hiring similar roles
23Countries represented

Salary context

29 of 146 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 · Senior Manager, Quality Assurance · Gilead Sciences, Inc. $157,590/yr – $203,940/yr
Peer group range $75,920 – $180,765 (median $163,000)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 146 comparable roles

United States57
China17
Ireland13
India12
Japan11
Singapore6

+ 17 more countries

Seniority mix

146 of 146 peers have a known seniority level

Manager124
Associate20
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc2

Therapeutic area mix

0 of 146 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

No peers with a known therapeutic area yet.

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