Material Scientist
About the role
Phibro Animal Health Corporation is a globally recognized organization in animal health and nutrition, specializing in the manufacture and marketing of medicated feed additives, vaccines, nutritional products, and mineral nutrition. Our mission is to serve livestock producers, farmers, veterinarians, and consumers by offering solutions to improve the health of farm and companion animals. Additionally, Phibro operates in diverse sectors including ethanol performance, microbial plant applications, home and industrial products, and specialty chemicals for various industrial markets. With annual revenues exceeding $1 billion and a workforce of over 2,400 employees worldwide, Phibro values its people as its greatest asset.
Responsibilities
- Supports multiple business units and laboratories within Phibro Animal Health by providing technical expertise to drive product development and ensure product quality.
- Develops analytical methodologies and application tests for products.
- Uses statistical software to support process optimization and ingredient and finished product quality control.
- Investigates, modifies, and corrects laboratory procedures or processes associated with out-of-specification assay results.
- Collaborates with plant, quality, regulatory, marketing, and sales functions to support product commercialization.
- Assists with compliance activities for new ingredients/supplier qualification.
- Supports ISO 17025 laboratory activities.
- Provides quality assurance and quality control support for manufacturing projects and process optimization.
- Authorizes technical documents for marketing and technical support.
- Provides technical support to chemists or technicians working on related projects.
- Completes special projects and other duties assigned.
Competencies
- Technical / Operational: Demonstrated skill in analytical method development, troubleshooting, and problem solving. Experience with analytical techniques such as ICP-OES, ICP-MS, XRD, XRF, UV-VIS, FT-IR, GC-MS, HPLC, and near IR is preferred. Proficiency with statistical software and its application to process improvement. Strong project management, data analysis, and technical writing skills. Coding knowledge is preferred.
- Business / Personal: Strong collaboration skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Ability to work independently and as a member of a cross-functional team. Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Education & Additional Requirements
- Degree in analytical chemistry or related science field.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
- Experience in inorganic and organic chemistry preferred.
Benefits
To learn more about Phibro Animal Health's competitive benefits package, please click here: Phibro Benefits
Equal Opportunity Employer
Phibro is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Business Unit
Animal Health & Mineral Nutrition Division: Animal Health & Nutrition
Department
Quality
Location
US - Quincy, IL - South Plant
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday (Standard Work hours)