Analytical Chemist
Posted 2 weeks ago by 1748751443
Negotiable
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Chesterfield, Missouri, United States
Summary: Airswift is seeking an Analytical Chemist for a 6-month assignment with a major chemical manufacturing client in Chesterfield, MO. The role involves performing routine and non-routine analyses of agrochemical formulations using advanced analytical techniques. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Analytical Chemistry and demonstrate adaptability and effective communication skills. This position is integral to supporting R&D efforts within the client's formulations analytics team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform qualitative and quantitative analyses of the chemical and physical properties of diverse organic compounds to investigate their behavior in agrochemical formulations in support of our client’s R&D pipeline and products.
- Apply standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a high-throughput analytical chemistry laboratory environment.
- Perform routine and non-routine benchtop analytical tasks as requested by diverse customers/stakeholders.
- Develop 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 our client’s Science R&D pipeline and existing 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.
Key Skills:
- 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.
- Strong oral and written communication skills. Timely, intelligent communications with customers/stakeholders are crucial.
- Flexible and able to respond quickly to rapidly shifting analytical priorities.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Chesterfield
Country: United States
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Airswift is seeking an Analytical Chemist to work with one of our major chemical manufacturing clients in Chesterfield, MO, for a 6-month assignment.
Our client is looking for 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. The 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.
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform qualitative and quantitative analyses of the chemical and physical properties of diverse organic compounds to investigate their behavior in agrochemical formulations in support of our client’s R&D pipeline and products.
- Apply standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a high-throughput analytical chemistry laboratory environment.
- Performs routine and non-routine benchtop analytical tasks as requested by diverse customers/stakeholders.
- Develop 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 our client1s Science R&D pipeline and existing 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.
Education/Experience:
- 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.
- Strong oral and written communication skills. Timely, intelligent communications with customers/stakeholders are crucial.
- Flexible and able to respond quickly to rapidly shifting analytical priorities.