Merck KGaA Posted October 2, 2026

Quality Associate Scientist

Round Rock, Texas, 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 Quality Associate Scientist (Analytical) is responsible for performing analytical testing of finished products, raw materials, custom analytical projects, and in-process samples. In this role you will assist in solving problems and optimizing processes and methods, also participate in Out of Specification (OOS) investigations. All work is to be performed accurately, and in compliance with MilliporeSigma, Round Rock Quality and Safety policies.

Conduct work in a professional manner.

Undertake a narrow range of analytical analyses in support Of MilliporeSigma catalog, custom and new products.

Assist in technical problem solving, implementation of new processes and initiatives.

Complete laboratory maintenance and housekeeping activities in accordance with safety and quality policies and procedures.

Complete laboratory equipment calibrations, verifications, and maintenance activities on schedule with documentation.

Train on and demonstrate understanding of a narrow range of analytical techniques.

Demonstrate understanding of departmental goals, MilliporeSigma processes, safety policies and quality systems.

Work in accordance with documentation, quality and process policies and procedures.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

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

1+ years of experience with FTIR, ROI, KF, MP, BP, GCHS, HPLC, GC/HS , I C, ICPMS or Titration testing.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

1+Years of experience with ISO 9001, 17025 or 17034 standards.

The associate Scientist has knowledge of and may have experience. in analytical methods and interpretation of analytical results.

Effective verbal and technical writing skills. Ability to write procedures, reports, OOS reports, technical presentation, etc.

Fundamental understanding of MilliporeSigma products, their applications and requirements.

Understanding of MilliporeSigma quality system for ISO regulatory requirements.

Pay Range for this position: $25.00 - $39.00

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 .

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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
Round Rock, Texas, 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 265 comparable Associate Quality roles across 72 biopharma companies.

265Comparable roles tracked
240Currently active
72Companies hiring similar roles
29Countries represented

Salary context

48 of 265 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 $25/hr – $39/hr (≈ $52,000–$81,120/yr)
Lowest disclosed · 2027 Future Talent Program - Clinical Quality Operations Intern · Merck $39,908/yr – $111,111/yr
Highest disclosed · Senior Manager, Quality Assurance · Gilead Sciences, Inc. $157,590/yr – $203,940/yr
Peer group range $75,510 – $180,765 (median $157,695)

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United States89
Germany26
China20
France14
India14
Ireland13

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Seniority mix

265 of 265 peers have a known seniority level

Manager164
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc59
Associate42

Therapeutic area mix

0 of 265 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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