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Scientist

MilliporeSigma
Madison, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/13/2026
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 Analytical Development Scientist coordinates the analytical aspects of incoming and existing MilliporeSigma-Madison projects, using state-of-the-art instrumentation to develop methodologies and analyze active pharmaceutical ingredients and synthetic intermediates. The role involves contributing to customer discussions to reach endpoints, initiating necessary documentation and methodologies for cGMP manufacturing, troubleshooting instrumentation, and generating and compiling results to diagnose problems. They develop or direct the development of analytical methods to support Process and Analytical Development (PAD) for eventual validation and use in cGMP environments, and review analytical data to identify products, intermediates, and raw materials while guiding development.

As an expert in analytical chemistry and cGMP requirements, the Scientist maintains project timing, collaborates with PAD colleagues, and ensures efficient, well-documented progress toward milestones. They execute and troubleshoot experiments with sound scientific judgment, provide technical leadership in analytical strategy and data interpretation, and serve as a significant contributor within PAD as pharmaceutical candidates advance toward cGMP manufacturing. The Scientist is proficient in troubleshooting of a range of instruments, including HPLC, GC, LCMS, DSC, TGA, KF, FTIR, NMR, and XRPD, along with wet chemical assays.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s in Chemistry, Biology, or related Life Science discipline.
  • 5 years in an analytical laboratory environment operating under GLP or cGMP conditions

OR

  • Master’s Degree Chemistry, Biology, or related Life Science discipline
  • 2 years in an analytical laboratory environment operating under GLP or cGMP conditions

OR

  • PhD in Chemistry, Biology, or related Life Science discipline

Preferred Qualifications

  • Interpretation of analytical data (including NMR, MS, FTIR)
  • Familiar with the use of HPLC, GC, LCMS, DSC, TGA, KF, FTIR, NMR and XRPD
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Ability to work in an Analytical testing lab with hazardous and toxic chemicals
  • Adequate technical writing skills to generate development reports
  • Ability to manage and prioritize daily and project activities
  • Independently lead projects and provide guidance and assist in the method development with other group members

Pay Range for this position:$74,500-$122,200.

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!

Salary : $74,500 - $122,200

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