Analytical Technical Lead – External Manufacturing & Tolling

FMC Corporation is a global leader in agricultural sciences driven by our purpose: Innovation for Agriculture. Solutions for the Planet. We are passionate about the power of science to solve agricultures biggest challenges. With one of the most productive and diversified pipelines in the industry FMC is delivering cutting-edge and next-generation crop protection technologies including Dodhylex active Isoflex active rimisoxafen and fluindapyr to help farmers increase the productivity and resilience of their land. Our employees are at the heart of this innovation. Were looking for bold thinkers and collaborative doers. At FMC your ideas matter. From day one youll contribute to meaningful work that drives progress in agriculture supported by a culture that values integrity safety respect and results. Join us in advancing the future of agriculture. Together were building a more resilient planet one innovation at a time.

Title: Analytical Technical Lead External Manufacturing & Tolling

Location: Stine Office Delaware

Business/Function Overview

The Analytical Technical Lead External Manufacturing & Tolling provides analytical leadership and technical support for FMCs North American external manufacturing network. The position serves as the primary analytical expert supporting toll manufacturing partners external laboratories Quality Manufacturing and Product Development teams to ensure reliable analytical methods effective quality investigations and consistent product quality.
The role focuses on analytical problem solving method implementation technical troubleshooting analytical capability development and continuous improvement across the North American tolling network.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical leadership and support for FMCs North American toll manufacturing network.
• Lead analytical investigations and troubleshooting of quality manufacturing and customer complaint issues.
• Ensure effective implementation and maintenance of analytical methods at external manufacturing and laboratory partners.
• Assess analytical capabilities identify gaps and risks and drive improvement of compliance and performance across the tolling network.
• Partner across Quality Product Development Manufacturing Regulatory and Supply Chain to address analytical and product quality challenges.
• Support audits technology transfers qualification activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive adoption of FMC analytical standards and best practices.
• Act as the regional analytical subject matter expert for external manufacturing and tolling operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry Analytical Chemistry Chemical Engineering or a related scientific discipline.
• 5 years of experience in analytical chemistry quality laboratory operations or manufacturing support.
• Experience with analytical method development validation transfer and troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting customer complaints manufacturing investigations or product quality issue resolution.
• Knowledge of quality systems investigations root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Experience working with external manufacturing partners contract laboratories or tolling operations preferred.
• Ability to influence and solve technical problems across functions and organizations.
• Strong technical problem-solving communication and stakeholder management skills.

Language skills

• English Fluent (mandatory)
• Other languages beneficial

FMC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity) national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other legally protected status. Employment decisions at FMC are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications. We value diversity and strive to ensure that our hiring and employment practices support a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.