Associate Production Scientist-Trainer
MilliporeSigma Canada Ltd.
Summary
The Associate Production Scientist – Trainer at our 3300 South Second Ave/ Cherokee site, will train production personnel and manufacture products according to established protocols, provide technical support to others and perform operations in support of the group and department.
Job description
Work Schedule
8-hour shifts, Monday – Friday, with a rotating schedule between day shifts (starting at 6:00 AM) and night shifts (starting at 6:00 PM) based on operational support needs. The role will support a manufacturing group operating across 24/7.
Job Duties
- Train manufacturing personnel on technical processes and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) production through direct, on-the-line execution.
- Maintain individual training credentials while delivering high-quality, compliant training programs to manufacturing teams.
- Safely manufacture products to quality standards using established protocols—including reactors, chromatography, and ultrafiltration setup—while providing technical support and hands-on training to the team.
- Clean equipment and work areas to maintain operational standards, while performing routine support tasks including equipment maintenance, reagent preparation, restocking supplies, and waste disposal.
- Complete all required records and logbooks accurately and promptly in strict accordance with quality guidelines and standard operating procedures.
- Communicate shift status and operational concerns to leadership while collaborating across departments to execute tasks both independently and in a team environment.
- Improve processes through application of scientific knowledge, experience and principles, in compliance with change control.
Physical Attributes
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
- Wear personal protective equipment, including respirators and chemical protective clothing, for extended periods.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or other Life Science fields
- 1+ years of industry production or laboratory experience, with a focus on biologics.
- OR
- High School Diploma or GED
- 4+ years of industry production or laboratory experience, with a focus on biologics.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience in the manufacturing and purification of biological compounds.
- Familiarity with laboratory instruments and production equipment.
- Proficiency in process techniques, unit operations, and safe chemical handling methods.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Knowledge of cGMP and ICH regulatory and quality standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or other Life Science fields
- 1+ years of industry production or laboratory experience, with a focus on biologics
- OR High School Diploma or GED
- 4+ years of industry production or laboratory experience, with a focus on biologics
- Hands-on experience in the manufacturing and purification of biological compounds
- Familiarity with laboratory instruments and production equipment
- Proficiency in process techniques, unit operations, and safe chemical handling methods
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Knowledge of cGMP and ICH regulatory and quality standards
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.