Analytical Chemist – Mid Level

Chesterfield, NH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 Mid Level

Location: Chesterfield MO 63017

Duration: 6 Months

Job Type: -Temporary Assignment

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 the clients R&D pipeline and product portfolio.
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 and stakeholders.
Works under general supervision and reports to a supervisor/manager.
Must be creative especially under tight deadlines.
Develops methods for determining chemical compositions of agrochemical formulations/products and related sample matrices using HPLC/UPLC/LCMS/GC to support the clients R&D pipeline and product portfolio.
Conducts physical-chemical characterization techniques such as density particle size analysis viscosity surface tension contact angle thermal analysis by DSC/TGA optical/electron microscopy and FTIR/NIR/UV-Vis spectroscopy.
Possesses experience with lab instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting.
Communicates effectively with diverse/demanding 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 chemical and physical 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 and varied physical-chemistry assay 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 Analytical Sciences Hub (that operates within the clients Small Molecules Division) 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 improve existing analytical methods and develop new analytical methods as needed.
Write reports and interpret/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 and physical-chemical techniques described above.
Experience maintaining and troubleshooting analytical instrumentation.
Experience with sample preparation and method development for chemical samples.
Experience with sample cleanup techniques to enrich active ingredients in chemical samples.
Experience with robotic sample preparation is desirable.
Detail-oriented and highly organized.
Demonstrated commitment to teamwork.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Timely/intelligent communications with our many/demanding customers/stakeholders are crucial.
Self-motivated and self-starting.
Agile and able to respond to rapidly changing analytical/scientific priorities.
Able to multitask in high-throughput fast-paced dynamic analytical laboratory environment.
Willing to train and work across analytical disciplines.
1-3 years of relevant experience.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

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 ...