Analytical Chemist/QC Chemist

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants This range is provided by TekWissen . Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $30.00/hr - $32.00/hr Direct message the job poster from TekWissen Location: Chesterfield, MO 63017 Duration: 6 Months Job Type: Contract Work Type: Onsite Overview: TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. This client is a German multinational Pharmaceutical and biotechnology company and one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, headquartered in Leverkusen, and areas of business include pharmaceuticals; consumer healthcare products, agricultural chemicals, seeds and biotechnology products. Job Description: Performs qualitative and quantitative analyses of the chemical and physical properties of diverse organic compounds to investigate their behavior in agrochemical formulations in support of client's Crop Science R&D pipeline and products. Applies standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a high-throughput analytical chemistry laboratory environment. Requires limited oversight and supervision to plan and accomplish diverse, fast-paced analytical workflows. Performs routine and non-routine benchtop analytical tasks as requested by diverse customers/stakeholders. Works under general supervision of senior peers and reports to a supervisor/manager. Must be creative, especially under tight deadlines. Develops methods for determining chemical composition and concentrations of analytes present in agrochemical formulations/products and related sample matrices using HPLC/UPLC/LCMS/GC to support client's Crop Science R&D pipeline and existing products. Communicates effectively with diverse customers/stakeholders across R&D, manufacturing, and product supply.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We seek an enthusiastic team member with a strong Analytical Chemistry-related background relevant to analyses of agrochemical formulations and products. This individual will perform routine and non-routine analyses of active ingredients in liquid and solid formulations using HPLC/UPLC/LCMS/GC-based techniques. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and self-starting, able to quickly adapt to rapidly changing analytical/scientific situations and possess strong communication skills and a passion for developing new skillsets.

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will join the Formulations Analytics Core Team (that works within the Analytical Sciences Program) to support active ingredients analyses within R&D formulations and products. Respond to collaborator/partner inquiries and analytical/data troubleshooting/reporting requests in the timeliest manner. Be meticulous in their approach to analytical work and data quality. Prepare complex liquid and solid matrices for qualitative and quantitative analyses. Optimize and develop new sample preparation and analytical methods in support of R&D pipeline and existing products. Lead efforts to develop new analytical methods and improve existing methods. Write reports and interpret and report analytical results to diverse stakeholders representing early R&D to manufacturing and product supply.

REQUIREMENTS & PREFERENCES:

BS in Analytical Chemistry or closely related field. Hands-on experience and demonstrated proficiency in preparing complex agrochemical sample matrices for analysis with HPLC/UPLC/LCMS/GC. Experience with maintaining and troubleshooting analytical instrumentation. Experience with sample preparation and method development for chemical samples. Experience with various sample cleanup techniques to enrich active ingredients in chemical samples. Experience with robotic sample preparation is desirable. Detail-oriented and highly organized. Demonstrated spirit of and commitment to teamwork. Strong oral and written communication skills. Timely, intelligent communications with customers/stakeholders are crucial. Self-motivated and self-starting. Flexible and able to respond quickly to rapidly shifting analytical priorities. Able to multitask in high-throughput, fast-paced, dynamic analytical laboratory environment. 1-3 years of relevant experience. TekWisen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity. Seniority level Seniority level Associate Employment type Employment type Contract Job function Job function Quality Assurance Industries Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at TekWissen by 2x Get notified about new Analytical Chemist jobs in Chesterfield, MO . Chesterfield, MO $30.00-$34.00 16 minutes ago St Louis, MO $59,000.00-$90,000.00 1 week ago Greater St. Louis $76,000.00-$120,000.00 1 week ago St Louis, MO $85,000.00-$140,000.00 1 week ago St Louis, MO $95,000.00-$160,000.00 1 week ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr TekWissen ®