Merck KGaA Posted August 30, 2026

Associate Production Scientist - Analytical Development

Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, United States FULL_TIME
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About this opportunity

Work Location:  Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin

Shift:

Department:  LS-SC-ETCA Analytical Development

Recruiter:  Kathy Lewison

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Your Role: 

We are seeking an Associate Production Scientist - Analytical Development to perform analytical testing in a fast-paced chemical manufacturing environment.

In this role, responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Execute established analytical methods in support of process development or site production.

Transfer external or internal analytical methods into site QC / analytical development.

Maintain and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation.

Basic analytical method development supporting site operational needs.

Analytical representation at project meetings.

Maintain databases, document work for internal / external communication of experimental outcomes.

Shift/Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm.

Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other Life Science or Engineering discipline.

OR

High School Diploma or GED and 4+ years of work experience in a chemical production, laboratory or chemical engineering role.

Preferred Qualifications:

1+ years’ experience in an industrial or academic chemical environment.

Experience with chemical measurement technologies such as IC, HPLC, GC, NMR, IR and wet chemistry.

Experience with safe chemical handling.

Experience with ISO or GMP requirements.

Experience with writing experimental procedures and reports.

Pay Range for this position: $30/hr - $47/hr​. 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 .

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.

Job details

Seniority
Associate
Function
Manufacturing & CMC
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, United States
Employment type
FULL_TIME

How this role compares

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We currently track 565 comparable Associate Manufacturing & CMC roles across 80 biopharma companies.

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32Countries represented

Salary context

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This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · Production Associate · Merck KGaA $17/hr – $27/hr (≈ $35,360–$56,160/yr)
Highest disclosed · Regional Manager - Megasys · Merck KGaA $220,000/yr – $250,000/yr
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