Sr. Associate Production Scientist

Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin


Employer: Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Industry: Manufacturing
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time

Work Location: Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin
Shift: No
Department: LS-SC-PMSL1 Production 1
Recruiter: Michelle Cole

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Your Role:

The Senior Associate Production Scientist at the Sheboygan Falls site will support the design and construction of a new manufacturing plant in collaboration with the project team from the operations aspect. This assignment is for the duration of the construction and commissioning and turns into an operations role when production commences. Responsibilities will include:

  • Review design plans, monitor the construction process, prepare for installation and commissioning of equipment
  • Support the current production operation as a Sr. Associate Production Scientist, based on department needs
  • Manage manufacturing projects and support other fellow chemists
  • Work in the thin films unit to design, synthesize, and purify precursor materials to use in the industry
  • Use modern instrumentation to analyze and interpret data to determine specifications for materials synthesized
  • Organize data into a format that is presentable to the customers for their understanding of the new materials made
  • Responsible for scaling material to small volume manufacturing providing the process, analytical methods, hazard analysis, and stability of the materials scaling
  • Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, M-F


Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or other life science discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment


Preferred Qualifications:

  • 3 + years of experience in glassware manufacturing
  • Knowledge in handling of air and moisture sensitive inorganic/organometallic compounds as they relate to the electronics industry
  • Knowledge of chemistry to independently solve problems and improve procedures while requiring minimal guidance
  • Experience with Continual Improvement Process (CIP) for processes run in the laboratory
  • Scale chemistry to the plant and work with pilot plant team when scaling beyond the laboratory
  • Efficient with analytical techniques including GC and NMR
  • Capability to work independently, as well as in a team environment
  • Proficient with Word, Excel, and Power Point
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Experience with engaging in customer conference calls and presentations


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.

Created: 2024-09-12
Reference: 278853
Country: United States
State: Wisconsin
City: Sheboygan Falls


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