Associate Production Scientist

Work Location: 545 South Ewing Avenue St. Louis, Missouri.The hours for this role are typically 7 am-3:30 pm, though it may also involve work before or after these hours.Perform production operations.Set-up and prepare products according to current manufacturing procedures.Ensure quality and quantity of product throughout production process. Clean-up equipment and working areas after production operations. Coordinate appropriate disposal of waste and complete compliance documentation. Communicate and document status of processes, products, and equipment.Communicate the status of production operations and bring deviations to the attention of supervisor. Provide a complete and accurate batch record at the conclusion of production. operations consistent with quality guidelines including Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) if applicable.Write and modify production procedures consistent with quality guidelines. Enter hours worked and raw materials used into SAP. Ensure all applicable logbooks have been filled out completely as required by current procedures.Perform and interpret analytical evaluations of products and intermediates. Review analytical procedures for in-process testing to ensure they are equivalent to testing performed by Analytical Services. Perform necessary analytical tests and evaluate results during the process and at the completion of the run. Ensure purity of starting material, intermediates and final products are consistent with history and product specifications. Perform daily and production operations in a safe and orderly manner.Follow production procedures and safety policies. Use, clean, and store all personal protective gear appropriately. Label all in-process equipment and containers properly. Take the necessary action to resolve any unsafe conditions. Participate in required safety and quality training and other related activities. Maintain good housekeeping in laboratory and working areas. Physical Attributes: May sit, stand, walk, reach above the shoulder, stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, or crawl for short periods of time. May occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and more than 50 pounds assisted. Wear Personal Protective Equipment, "PPE," including but not limited to hard hats, glasses/goggles, chemical-resistant suits, gloves, safety shoes. Involves the use of close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth vision, and adjusting focus. Work area may occasionally be wet, humid, abnormally hot, or cold. Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. Who You Are: Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering or other Life Science discipline. Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry.Familiarity with laboratory instruments, production equipment, process techniques, unit operations, and analytical techniques & equipment. Knowledge of chemical handling methods.High degree of computer literacy.Strong mechanical inclination and troubleshooting skills.Interpersonal and organizational skills.RSREMD