Scientist 2 - Analytical Chemistry

At MilliporeSigma, as the Scientist 2 - Analytical Chemistry, you will be responsible for formulation and testing in support of product design, method development, validation, training, and tech transfer activities for new and custom products and other innovation projects.

You will work with senior team members and collaborate across departments on assigned projects. Activities are aligned with corporate innovation goals, ISO 9001, ISO / IEC 17025 and ISO 17034.

Undertake assigned projects including formulation assessment, stability studies, writing of reports, test specifications and batch records.

Understand and incorporate regulatory, customer, and quality system requirements in product development.Collaborate and work with the standards and analytical departments in manufacture of new products.

Take responsibility for assigned tasks and the risks and decisions necessary to execute the project, using reasonable judgment, and in consultation with the project team.

Develop technical and subject matter expertise in specific technical areas.Support equipment qualifications and maintenance / troubleshooting of analytical systems as assigned.

Investigate and document out of specification results, deviations and management of changeSupport strategic projects including technical and strategic assessments, and accreditation requirements.

Understand and identify critical quality, safety and delivery requirements.Participate in training colleagues for technical transfer.

Work with team and other departments to implement validation and tech transfer requirements.Collaborate with manager, project manager and project teams to create detailed plans for each project identifying resources and milestones.

Identify and communicate resource requirements for specified projects.Provide timely updates and communicate to management and the project team the evolution of the tasks, costs and schedule as the project progresses in detail.

Communicate and bring to decision point in a timely fashion (ahead of time) any issues regarding personnel, budget, schedule, quality, and resource that may stall or prevent the execution of the project.

Support resolution of customer technical service investigations.Other projects as assigned to support innovation and process improvements.

Publications, presentations and customer facing interactions as needed. Who You Are Minimum Qualifications : PhD in a scientific discipline (e.

g., Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, etc.) with 6+ months industry experience-OR-Master’s Degree in a scientific discipline (e.

g., Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, etc.) with 2+ years industry experience -OR- Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific discipline (e.

g., Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, etc.) with 4+ years industry experience Preferred Qualifications : Preferred Technical Expertise : Operation of chromatographic instrumentation including HPLC, GC, and various chromatographic detectors including UV-Vis, RI, MS, ELSD, ECD, FID and others.

Comprehension of secondary / additional quantitation and qualification techniques (KF, Sulfated Ash, LOD, FTIR, Titration, NMR, and microbiological assay).

IQ, OQ, PQ, and validation of analytical instruments.Gravimetric preparation, small weighing accuracy and precision, solubility evaluation, formulation study design.

Critical thinking ability, and in-depth knowledge and experience in relevant subject matter field in the area of expertise (e.

g. organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, process chemistry) Ability to critically review project design vs. safety, quality and technical requirements.

Excellent verbal and technical writing skills. Ability to write procedures, reports and scientific publications. Ability to utilize a variety of software tools involving databases, spreadsheets and project scheduling.

Ability to work independently and prioritize work and time to meet short and long-term objectives.Ability to manage changing priorities to meet customer, and corporate requirements.

Ability to function in a fast paced and dynamic environment.Ability to collaborate with peers and managers to meet deliverables.

Ability to lead, coordinate and build project teams.