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Associate Scientist

Job Id 281849 St. Louis, Missouri, United States Job Type Full-time

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JOB DESCRIPTION

 

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 Associate Scientist role performs lab testing and support tasks to assure our product quality meets specifications. 

 

Physical Attributes:

  • Position involves safe work with open chemicals and may involve wearing of appropriate PPE (including respirator) 
  • Lift a minimum of 50 lbs 

 

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:
 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering or other Life Science discipline
  • 1+ years lab experience. 

 

Preferred Qualifications:
 

  • Hands-on experience with analytical techniques and instrumentation 
  • Proficient in laboratory math skills 
  • Strong time management and organizational skills 
  • Strong attention to detail 
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills 
  • Willingness to adapt to changing roles throughout the organization, based on business demands 
  • Experience with all hazard classes of chemicals 

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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!

 

If you would like to know more about what diversity, equity, and inclusion means to us, please visit https://www.emdgroup.com/en/company/press-positions.html

 

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WHAT WE OFFER

Money makes the world go round. But at Merck there’s more than just financial rewards. We offer a range of attractive benefits to help you work your magic.
Financial & Protection
These core benefits help to provide long-term financial stability for you and your family.
Health and Wellbeing
This pillar is important to us. Therefore, our health benefits are designed to support employees physical and mental wellbeing, e.g. health checkups or medical insurance.
Family
From our Fertility Benefit, to helping support your family life through all its different stages.
Time Away
Time to recharge and specific Leaves to support life events and choices
Life-style
Such as flexible working, gyms, car benefits, shopping discounts.

OuR RECRUITING PROCESS

Depending on the position (level, functional area, country) the process can vary slightly. 
You apply
Complete your online application for your preferred role(s) that match your interests and qualification. If you cannot find a suitable role please join our Talent Zone and stay connected for your next career opportunity. 
We screen
We review your application and if we determine that you are a good fit we will move you to the selection process. 
We assess
You are interviewed by phone, via video and/or face to face. 
Mutual agreement
Ideally you are the perfect match for us! We hope you consider us as your new employer. 
Work your magic!
To guarantee you a smooth start our onboarding preparation begins. 
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