GMP Associate Production Scientist - Rotating Shift

Your Role

Join our St. Louis Cherokee facility at MilliporeSigma, a leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) and a recognized Center of Excellence for antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) manufacturing. As an Associate Production Scientist – Rotating Shift you will manufacture products according to established protocols under ICH Q7 pharmaceutical regulations, provide technical support to others and perform operations in support of the group and department.

Job Duties Include

• 12 hour rotating Day (6:00am - 6:30pm)/ Night (6:00pm - 6:30am) shifts with a 20% shift differential
• Evaluate products by established protocols, providing technical support and performing operations to meet departmental goals.
• Safely conduct routine processes and unit operations, including cleaning equipment and work areas, while ensuring quality expectations.
• Maintain required training and qualifications, train team members, and act as a technical consultant.
• Support facility functions by maintaining equipment, preparing reagents, restocking supplies, and managing waste disposal.
• Maintain accurate records and logbooks according to quality guidelines, communicating operational status and concerns to supervision.
• Collaborate with other departments, participate in quality audits and customer interactions, and perform procedures independently or in a team.
• Improve processes using scientific knowledge and principles, ensuring compliance with change control.
• Address unsafe conditions promptly and troubleshooting challenges related to biological processes and GMP compliance.

Physical Attributes

• Ability to lift to 50lbs.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment, such as respirator or chemical protective clothing, for extended periods.
• Expected on-floor time: (70%)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in scientific discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, etc.) OR Associate Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry Biology or any other Life Science discipline
• 2+ years of industry Production/Laboratory experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADCs), including knowledge of their formulation and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with Automated Tangential Flow and Automated Chromatography systems.
• Familiar with laboratory instruments and production equipment
• Familiarity with process techniques, unit operations, and safe chemical handling methods.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.).
• Mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of cGMP and ICH Regulatory and Quality standards.
• Knowledge of Operational Excellence.
• Clean room experience
• Ability to interact professionally in customer-facing meetings, including challenging discussions on process planning and process execution