Senior Technician

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:

In this role you are responsible for hands-on technical support of the St. Louis Laclede R&D facility.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide critical daily support for over 175 scientists, focusing on routine supplies, maintenance, and facility functions to enable their focus on new product development.
• Process all laboratory orders (SAP, credit card), manage R&D raw material inventory, and coordinate gas orders and tank changes.
• Handle all R&D sample shipping, manage dock receiving and deliveries, and sort incoming mail.
• Perform internal R&D liquid media/buffer batch production (formulation, hydration, sterile filtering) and maintain/stock R&D and building stockrooms.
• Maintain and calibrate R&D equipment daily (e.g., pH meters, scales, osmometers), perform dishwashing, and manage gas cylinder tank farm.
• Conduct monthly safety inspections (eyewash/shower, CO2​ checks), remove laboratory waste, and submit building work orders.
• Perform work according to company safety/regulatory guidelines, take weekly water samples, and maintain accurate and detailed batch records.
• Work independently with weekly supervision, collaborate effectively with colleagues, and assist in generating ideas for process improvements and new services.

Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of work experience in a technical support position within an R&D environment.  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently as well as in a team-oriented environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word.

Pay Range for this position: $30 - $49 / hour

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety 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 a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!