Quality Control Chemist

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This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
Your Role:
The Quality Control Chemist at MilliporeSigma in Bellefonte, PA completes a variety of laboratory processes and procedures in the scheduling, evaluation, and review of stock and specialty chromatography products. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Reviewing test results for conformance to specifications.
Performing advanced gas and/or liquid chromatography operations according to documented methods to evaluate stock and/or custom chromatography products.
Testing all product groups.
Selecting and preparing appropriate standards and solutions as required for product evaluation.
Working with manufacturing and/or R&D departments to resolve nonconformances.
Executing experiments, analyzing, and reporting on results.
Recommending process or system improvements when possible and taking a leadership role in addressing improvements.
Reviewing test results for conformance to specifications.
Generating and maintaining records of systems, procedures, and test results.
Entering and evaluating QC data using PC and lab automation systems.
Performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting of chromatographic instrumentation and related equipment.
Assisting analyst with product scheduling and review of test results.
Writing/modifying standard operating procedures and related quality documentation.
Assisting in training other QC chemists.
Physical Attributes:
Lifting up to 10 pounds and use of fine motor skills.
Standing >70% of the day.
Who You Are
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or other scientific discipline.
Preferred Qualifications:
1+ years of work experience in a laboratory.
Experience in gas and liquid chromatography.
Basic knowledge of statistics and statistical variations.
Ability to work well with others both within and outside of the QC area.
Strong to detail.