Associate Production Scientist
MilliporeSigma Canada Ltd.
Summary
Shift/Hours: 12-hour night shift, 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM - 2/2/3 schedule (M/T on, W/R off, F/S/S on, M/T off, W/R on, F/S/S off, repeat).
Job description
Your Role
- Perform operations to meet quality expectations throughout the manufacturing process.
- Perform routine assays, processes and/or unit operations.
- Contribute to support functions of the lab (e.g., maintain equipment, prepare reagents, restock lab supplies, waste disposal).
- Provide complete and accurate records consistent with quality guidelines. Participate in quality audits.
- Ensure all applicable logbooks have been filled out completely.
- Improve processes through application of scientific knowledge, experience, and principles while in compliance with change control procedures. Identify opportunities for process improvement.
- Assist with training.
- Work in both a large-scale process environment and a glass lab environment.
Shift/Hours: 12-hour night shift, 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM - 2/2/3 schedule (M/T on, W/R off, F/S/S on, M/T off, W/R on, F/S/S off, repeat).
Physical Attributes
- Wear appropriate PPE.
- Lift up to 50 lbs.
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
- Strong chemistry and math skills.
- Experience with chemical production on the glassware scale.
- Experience with laboratory instruments and production equipment.
- Experience in an independent chemistry research lab or industrial experience.
- Experience with process techniques and unit operations.
- Experience in analytical techniques and equipment.
- Experience with safe chemical handling methods.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Requirements
- 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
- Strong chemistry and math skills
- Experience with chemical production on the glassware scale
- Experience with laboratory instruments and production equipment
- Experience in an independent chemistry research lab or industrial experience
- Experience with process techniques and unit operations
- Experience in analytical techniques and equipment
- Experience with safe chemical handling methods
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Contributions
Company overview
MilliporeSigma Canada Ltd. is the Canadian subsidiary of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, operating as the life science business in the United States and Canada. As part of one of the world's oldest pharmaceutical and chemical companies with over 350 years of history, MilliporeSigma offers one of the broadest portfolios in the life science industry, featuring more than 300,000 products and solutions. The company specializes in providing essential tools, services, and expertise for scientific research, drug discovery and development, bioprocessing, and diagnostics. With over 21,000 employees globally across 59 manufacturing and testing sites, MilliporeSigma combines the legacy expertise of EMD Millipore and Sigma-Aldrich to deliver leading-edge technologies for laboratory filtration, lab water systems, bioscience applications, and bioprocessing solutions. The Canadian operations, headquartered in Oakville, Ontario, serve as a critical distribution and support hub for researchers and pharmaceutical manufacturers across Canada, enabling scientific breakthroughs through reliable access to high-quality products and technical expertise.