Analytical Chemist

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Work safely at all times and follow all safety rules and requirements of the site, including waste disposal guidelines;
• Conduct analyses of raw materials, active ingredients, formulated products and lab development samples using on-site equipment;
• Coordinate the analyses of samples at external service providers;
• Interpret and communicate the results to group members and project team members, and produce reports, presentations other documentation;
• Develop new methods or modify existing methods to obtain accurate and useful results;
• Become a scientific expert for all active ingredient analytical methods and maintain an electronic library of in-force methods;
• Work to support the relevant departments of Quality Control (including QC MS support for cross-contamination investigations), Supply Chain and Formulation Development.
• Ensure that all analytical equipment is properly maintained in good working order; coordinate service and preventative maintenance visits with contractors;
• Maintain adequate parts and supplies for on-site instruments, and maintain a log of maintenance activities for each;
• Develop a detailed long-term capital plan to replace older analytical instruments with newer instruments consistent with the requirements and capabilities of the site; prepare specifications and obtain quotations needed for purchasing analytical equipment;
• Lead the technical transfer of analytical methods between Gowan and its external partner companies and institutions;
• Assist with troubleshooting for processes conducted at manufacturing sites;
• Maintain a standards library to support analysis of made-for-Gowan active ingredients;
• Conduct quality verification analyses on commercial samples of active ingredients;
• Evaluate GLP analytical reports for correctness and completeness;
• Provide training to group members as needed;
• Prepare robust Standard Operating Procedures as required;
• Support establishment of trade secrets, patents, etc.;
• Support management of chemical inventory and chemical waste;
• Travel (<20% of time) to attend conferences, field tests, manufacturing trials, and training;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualities of Desirable Candidates for this role:

• Executes daily work plans with careful attention to all safety aspects of each task;
• Applies knowledge, experience and creativity to solve analytical challenges;
• Reliably provides precise and accurate analyses results;
• Interacts and collaborates with group members and extended team members in a highly professional manner;
• Works collaboratively and effectively with all personnel;
• Maintain positive and effective communication across functional teams
• Monitors industry trends with respect to analytics and recommend ways to enhance capability and improve performance of analytical activities at the site;

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degreeinchemistryor aclosely relatedfield and at least 7years ofexperiencein a similar role.
• Substantial experience developing robust methods on standard industrial analytical instruments, including GC, GC/MS, HPLC and HPLC/MS.
• Substantial experience conducting analysis of organic chemicals using standard industrial analytical instruments.
• Demonstrated experience in the use, maintenance and troubleshooting ofGCs,HPLCs and other standard industrial analytical instruments.
• Strong working knowledgeof organic chemicals, agricultural chemicals and formulations.
• Experience with supplier quality management programs.
• Proficientin operation ofpersonalcomputersusing standard office and network software.