What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Production Scientist - C Shift position at Merck KGaA?
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Your Role:
The Associate Production Scientist- C Shift in Madison, WI is primarily focused on safe and efficient manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API’s) according to current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) requirements. This role is lab-based and primarily focused on executing required production operations to support the end users and patients of the compounds produced at MilliporeSigma. These responsibilities include but are not limited to executing existing production procedures, updating supporting documents, and maintaining the safety and quality of the manufacturing environment. Additional responsibilities include:
C Shift: Rotating shift, Monday-Thursday 6:30pm – 7:00am, then Monday – Wednesday 6:30pm – 7:00am
- Demonstrating proper lab safety practices, and work in accordance with FDA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, DOT, and other regulatory agency guidelines.
- Functioning as a Primary Operator for a single group of GMP Production areas (i.e. Kilo Labs). Draft preliminary reports detailing deviations from written procedures and potential contributing factors.
- Utilize and provide minor updates to a variety of written procedures, including operating procedures with assistance from a supervisor or SME.
- Help to identify and immediately correct equipment, process, and safety issues in the lab. Mentor new employees by performing supplemental technical and on the job training. Participate in a team-based, multi-shift manufacturing environment by actively engaging in inter-shift communication and maintaining high quality in-lab housekeeping.
- Take independent ownership over a departmental support responsibility.
- Engage in personal and professional career development through active participation in development objectives.
- Provide departmental support through additional tasks as directed by department leadership.
Physical Attributes:
- Working with highly potent / hazardous materials
- Standing for long periods of time
- Lifting and moving up to 50 pounds with the assistance of equipment or teammates
- Utilizing proper personal protective equipment which could include but is not limited to; respiratory protection such as dust masks, half/full face respirators, supplied air, etc., and full body protection such as disposable coveralls, hazmat suits, etc., MilliporeSigma issued work uniforms and Lab Coats
Who You Are:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or other Life Science discipline
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to read and understand written protocols.
- Strong computer literacy (Microsoft Office and Outlook tools, Electronic Document Management Systems, etc.)
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Mechanical and technical aptitude
- Able to operate hand tools, calculators, and weighing / measuring devices
- Strong mathematical skills
- Possess a high degree of internal motivation
- Ability to multi-task while paying close attention to detail
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