Quality Control Technician Jobs in St. Louis, MO
Quality Control Technician jobs in St. Louis are in steady demand, concentrated in Maryland Heights, Fenton, and the Cortex Innovation Community across food and beverage manufacturing, medical devices, aerospace components, and automotive supply chain. Employers actively hiring include Concrete Strategies, ARCO Companies, and MilliporeSigma. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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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
At MilliporeSigma (CDMO) Cherokee, the Quality Scientist will perform quality control activities in support of GMP products within the stability and release ADC (antibody drug conjugates) team. This is an on-site role with work hours of 8:00 PM to 6:30 AM, Friday through Monday. The position will report to QC management.
- Perform analytical testing and other activities to support cGMP release, in process and stability testing of drug substances and drug products
- Provide complete and accurate records consistent with quality guidelines and good documentation practice (GDP) requirements
- Perform data review for GMP testing
- Test the in-process chemistry (protein concentration determination) and review in-process endotoxin (micro) data
- Ensure quality through adherence to GMP requirements
- Manage daily workload to consistently meet departmental deadlines and goals, proactively updating supervisors on operational status and escalating potential delays
- Participate in quality audits, as needed, providing complete and accurate records consistent with quality guidelines and GDP requirements
- Interface with customers and cross-functional departments as needed
- Train personnel and act as a technical consultant, leading process improvement initiatives
- Perform complex assays and processes requiring a higher level of skill and knowledge as well as identify problems and limitations of the analysis
- Perform advanced troubleshooting utilizing technical knowledge and theory
- Design basic experiments, evaluate data, and draw conclusions
- Provide logical explanations and potential solutions. Conduct training on complex analytical procedures
- Train and coach associates and senior associates within the team
- Contribute to support functions of the lab (e.g. maintain equipment, prepare reagents, restock lab supplies, and waste disposal)
Physical Attributes:
- Perform tasks while wearing personal protective equipment such as chemical protective clothing, goggles, respirator, gloves, etc.
- Lift, push, and or pull up to 40 pounds
Who You Are
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or other life science discipline AND 10+ years’ experience in analytical chemistry
- Master’s degree in chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or other life science discipline AND 5+ years’ experience in analytical chemistry
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5+ years of cGMP experience in pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical or other life science industry
- Experience with ICE, Solo VPE, UV-Vis, KF, GC, LCMS, IC, CGE, and HPLC including Chromeleon software
- Strong technical writing and scientific reasoning
- Trackwise, Chromeleon, LIMS and SAP experience
- ELISA, Data Integrity, and ALCOA experience
- Strong command of Microsoft Excel, Word, Smart Sheets and Power Point
- Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) testing experience
- Experience in lean lab practices and continuous improvement initiatives
- Strong technical writing, root cause analysis and scientific reasoning
- Ability to excel in a dynamic team setting environment where shifting priorities are common
Salary range for this position: $64,900 - $107,900
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!
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
At MilliporeSigma (CDMO) Cherokee, the Quality Scientist will perform quality control activities in support of GMP products within the stability and release ADC (antibody drug conjugates) team. This is an on-site role with work hours of 8:00 PM to 6:30 AM, Friday through Monday. The position will report to QC management.
- Perform analytical testing and other activities to support cGMP release, in process and stability testing of drug substances and drug products
- Provide complete and accurate records consistent with quality guidelines and good documentation practice (GDP) requirements
- Perform data review for GMP testing
- Test the in-process chemistry (protein concentration determination) and review in-process endotoxin (micro) data
- Ensure quality through adherence to GMP requirements
- Manage daily workload to consistently meet departmental deadlines and goals, proactively updating supervisors on operational status and escalating potential delays
- Participate in quality audits, as needed, providing complete and accurate records consistent with quality guidelines and GDP requirements
- Interface with customers and cross-functional departments as needed
- Train personnel and act as a technical consultant, leading process improvement initiatives
- Perform complex assays and processes requiring a higher level of skill and knowledge as well as identify problems and limitations of the analysis
- Perform advanced troubleshooting utilizing technical knowledge and theory
- Design basic experiments, evaluate data, and draw conclusions
- Provide logical explanations and potential solutions. Conduct training on complex analytical procedures
- Train and coach associates and senior associates within the team
- Contribute to support functions of the lab (e.g. maintain equipment, prepare reagents, restock lab supplies, and waste disposal)
Physical Attributes:
- Perform tasks while wearing personal protective equipment such as chemical protective clothing, goggles, respirator, gloves, etc.
- Lift, push, and or pull up to 40 pounds
Who You Are
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or other life science discipline AND 10+ years’ experience in analytical chemistry
- Master’s degree in chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or other life science discipline AND 5+ years’ experience in analytical chemistry
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5+ years of cGMP experience in pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical or other life science industry
- Experience with ICE, Solo VPE, UV-Vis, KF, GC, LCMS, IC, CGE, and HPLC including Chromeleon software
- Strong technical writing and scientific reasoning
- Trackwise, Chromeleon, LIMS and SAP experience
- ELISA, Data Integrity, and ALCOA experience
- Strong command of Microsoft Excel, Word, Smart Sheets and Power Point
- Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) testing experience
- Experience in lean lab practices and continuous improvement initiatives
- Strong technical writing, root cause analysis and scientific reasoning
- Ability to excel in a dynamic team setting environment where shifting priorities are common
Salary range for this position: $64,900 - $107,900
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!
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Quality Control Technician Jobs in St. Louis: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a quality control technician job in St. Louis?
Focus your search on St. Louis's strongest hiring sectors: food processing and brewing, medical device manufacturing, aerospace and defense suppliers, and automotive parts producers clustered in Fenton and Maryland Heights. Candidates with hands-on inspection experience, familiarity with ISO standards, and proficiency with measurement tools move faster through screening. Checking listings frequently and applying directly to manufacturers in the region gives you an edge in this competitive, employer-dense market.
Which companies hire quality control technicians in St. Louis?
St. Louis quality control technician roles are posted by Concrete Strategies, ARCO Companies, and MilliporeSigma and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. St. Louis draws a wide mix of hirers, from large food and beverage producers and aerospace contractors to regional medical device firms and pharmaceutical manufacturers.
Are there remote quality control technician jobs in St. Louis?
Yes, but only for a limited subset of the role, since most quality control technician work requires physical inspection of products, equipment, or production lines. About 0% of quality control technician openings tied to St. Louis are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, covering documentation review, supplier audits, and quality systems coordination. Roles in calibration records management or compliance reporting are the most likely to offer flexible arrangements locally.
How can I get a quality control technician job in St. Louis with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in St. Louis is through production associate or manufacturing inspector roles at food processing plants, packaging facilities, or automotive parts suppliers, many of which hire entry-level candidates and train on inspection methods internally. St. Louis Community College's technical programs in manufacturing or industrial technology strengthen a resume considerably. Temp-to-hire placements through industrial staffing firms that serve the Maryland Heights and Fenton manufacturing corridors are another common first step.
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