Senior Quality Assurance Associate
Company: emd serono
Location: Saint Francis
Posted on: January 2, 2026
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Job Description:
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. Thats
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 Senior Quality Assurance
Associate in Milwaukee, WI provides compliance oversight across the
MilliporeSigma Quality Management System (QMS) in collaboration
with site personnel. As a Quality Assurance Senior Associate, you
are responsible for the coordination and maintenance of Quality
Systems (i.e., Document Control, Record Control, Training Program
Maintenance, Deviation/CAPA, Complaints, Change Control) and
processes to ensure internal and external compliance and the
promotion of quality practices that meet or exceed required
guidelines and regulatory requirements. The responsibilities
include maintenance and continuous improvement of the overall
Quality Program. Job duties include: • Shift hours: Monday –
Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm • Improve quality systems in ISO production
environments. • Controlled documentation activities involve
managing the electronic documentation system, and the authority to
write, review, or approve keydocuments (e.g., SOPs, Specifications,
Manufacturing/Packaging Procedures). • Training management involves
coordinating activities, reporting metrics, and overseeing the
electronic training platform to complete a high volume of work and
meet departmental goals. • Communicate with coworkers and interact
with other departments on a regular basis. • Complete and have
accurate work consistently with quality guidelines. • Assist in
maintaining department KPIs through on time CAPAs, Deviations,
Complaints and Change Controls. • Assist in maintaining site
quality and Life Science compliance, including participation in
internal audits (and potentially serving as Lead Auditor), and
supporting customer complaint investigations. • Contribute to Root
Cause Investigations & Effectiveness Checks of Nonconforming
Incidents. • Conduct Quality System Training specific to job
function. • This individual will work with various internal
departments to develop, improve, and execute processes used in an
ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 quality system environment. Who You Are
Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology,
Quality Engineering, or other scientific discipline OR • High
School Diploma or GED with 4 years prior experience working a
Quality Assurance role Preferred Qualifications: • Strong computer
skills, including proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access,
Project, PowerPoint) and competence in learning specific
application software (e.g., SAP, Trackwise). • Expertise in ISO
9001 and ISO 13485 and knowledge of global regulatorycompliance
(e.g., FDA, IVDR, ICH, EDQM) for biologic materials in a
controlled/regulated environment, with a preference for current
fine chemical industry experience. • Possess strong verbal and
written communication, customer service, and problem-solving
skills, with experience writing procedures and reports. •
Proficiency managing multiple tasks/priorities simultaneously •
Good time management and negotiating skills • Proven capacity for
independent decision-making and task execution Pay Range for this
position: $26.00 - $44.00.
Keywords: emd serono, Des Plaines , Senior Quality Assurance Associate, Science, Research & Development , Saint Francis, Illinois
