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 Chemist II will be a lead within the Small Volume Manufacturing team in Carlsbad. In this role you will be supporting chemical purification scale up from R&D to pilot plant production. Utilizing the company’s core quality and safety policies. You will be working closely with R&D, QC, Engineering and Supply Chain teams:

 

Lead and optimize chemical purification for amine, organosilane and organometallic chemicals. Work with R&D department and Engineering to transfer new chemicals onto pilot scale distillation systems. Ensure chemical safety stock is maintained.Lead purification, sampling, and chemical hazard reviews. Update SOPs and draft procedures. Train operators as needed.Chemical sampling analytical data review and specification. verification. Trend investigation with purification and sampling system troubleshooting.Communicating order status, analytical findings and providing feedback to the supply chain, Marketing and Engineering teamsCoordinating and setting priority of multiple simultaneous customer orders, assisting in chemical packaging for customer order fulfillment and adding technical input on complex container fills and chemical handling.Assist in customer complaint investigations and troubleshooting.Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting. Maintain a clean and efficient lab environment and update chemical inventory.

 

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

 

Physical Attributes:

 

Wearing full face air-purifying respirator and other PPE.Lifting to 50 pounds.Standing, sitting, or walking for up to 8 hours.Raising arms up to and possibly above 90-degree angle.

 

Who You Are:

 

Minimum Qualifications:

 

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or other Life Science discipline.5+ years of experience handling chemicals in a laboratory environment

 

 Preferred Qualifications:

 

Knowledge of P&ID’s.Experience working in gloveboxes.Prior chemistry lab experience handling highly toxic chemicals, acids, and bases.Knowledge and experience performing small-scale purification and packaging of specialty chemicals.Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.Experience using Microsoft suite including (Word, Excel, Access, SharePoint)Experience using SAP, Intelex MOC, and LIMS systems.Strong data analysis, attention-to-detail, and organizational skills.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it 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 our diverse team!

 

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