Job Description

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 Title: Analytical Chemist

Location: Chesterfield, MO 63017

Duration: 6 Months

Job Type: Contract

Work Type: Onsite

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.

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