R&D Scientist

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

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform laboratory operations such as FFPE tissue sectioning, staining, antibody activity evaluation, and formulations to manufacture reagents according to established manufacturing procedures; analyze and review methods as needed during processes.
• Contributes ideas and suggestions to improve standard laboratory techniques, improve protocols, processes, and equipment.
• Ensure all quality requirements and scheduled deadlines are met.
• Develop, write, and update documents pertaining to lab procedures and product manufacturing to maintain cGMP and ISO compliance; write lab reports or project summaries as requested.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data from verification testing to ensure that products meet all specifications.
• Assist in the development of new assays.
• Assist in training and oversight of new staff members.
• Complete all work in compliance with established cGMP, FDA, OSHA, USDA, EPA, ISO and Quality System regulations, as applicable, to assure output meets established quality and regulatory specifications.
• Assist in developing and transferring manufacturing processes, including instrumentation and training of staff.
• Assist in training other staff members as requested.
• As requested, participate in the implementation of cGMP and ISO compliance standards and assist with investigations dealing with manufacturing processes.
• Cleaning of labware as well as general lab cleaning.
• Maintain inventory of all chemicals and supplies required for manufacturing.
• Provide equipment maintenance as necessary.
• Follow regulatory and standard requirements as applicable to the site, i.e., MDSAP, ISO 13485, IVDR, and compliance with the site Quality Manual.
• This role is located in the Laclede Avenue location.
  
  

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or other Life Science discipline and 3 years of experience sectioning formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue.
  
  

OR

• Masters Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or other Life Science discipline and 1 years of experience sectioning formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue.
• 1 years of experience following Standard Operating Procedures
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with various immunoassays (eg, immunostaining, ELISAs).
• Experience with both manual and automated staining of FFPE tissue.
• Experience with basic laboratory techniques, equipment, and materials.
  
  

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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