Process Development Scientist - Merck Group : Job Details

Work Location: Sheboygan Falls, WisconsinShift: NoDepartment: LS-SC-ETCB1 Batch Process Development1Recruiter:Michelle Cole

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Your Role:

At MilliporeSigma in Sheboygan Falls, WI we are seeking a Process Development Scientist to create, evaluate and execute lab-scale experimental plans in support of large-scale manufacturing of competitive products. This individual will work closely with engineering colleagues to make critical decisions affecting the implementation and success of organic/inorganic chemical synthesis and purification.

• Develop, improve, or optimize processes to support ongoing research and custom chemical manufacturing
• Design and execute experiments with the goal to improve/optimize reaction conditions, raw materials costs and isolated yields
• Transfer the developed process technology to qualification and/or production via departmentally supported procedures
• Maintain databases, document work and results accurately and generate technical reports
• Contribute as individual contributor and work as a team to achieve goals, including meeting deadlines and productivity markers
• Execute appropriate on-line and literature searches in support of assigned work and/or troubleshooting
• Interpret spectral and other analytical data for structural elucidation and support of interpretation of process outcome
• Problem solving and troubleshooting in support of departmental or plant operations
• Present scientific rationales for unexpected experimental outcomes including out-of-specification products
• Participate in the quoting process and maintain an effective communication with customer
• Participate in the development of in-process and/or final product testing in support of the analytical development team
• Assist analytical development team in establishing specifications for intermediates and final products

Who You are:

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or other Life Science discipline

OR

• Master's degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering or other Life Science discipline

and 2+ years of experience in an industrial process development environment

OR

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering or other Life Science discipline

and 5+ years of experience in an industrial process development environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of chemical synthesis, safe chemical handling and purification techniques (crystallization, distillation, chromatography)
• Basic chemical analysis (GC, mp, HPLC, IR, UV, NMR). Knowledge of spectra interpretation and mathematics
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Technical writing experience (experimental procedures, reports, etc.)
• Knowledge of ISO Quality standards
• Excellent organizational and time management and interpersonal skills

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.