Product Chemistry Associate Scientist

About the role

Eurofins EAG Agroscience, LLC (EAS) is seeking an Associate Scientist to work with the Product Chemistry team in Columbia, MO. The role supports product chemistry studies such as physical properties, batch analysis, method development/validation, water solubility, vapor pressure, and storage stability for the agrochemical, consumer products, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries.

Responsibilities

• Use a diverse range of analytical methods with minimal supervision to support product chemistry studies.
• Independently operate and perform basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment and software; learn routine and non-routine maintenance.
• Perform calculations for analytical techniques including stock/standard solution preparations and linear regression using internal and external standards.
• Utilize knowledge of theory and operation of analytical instrumentation, particularly LC-UV, LC-MS/MS, GC-FID, GC-MS, ICP-MS, and IC.
• May function as Study Director on method development, installation, validation, or standalone chemistry projects, or serve as Principal Analyst in support of product chemistry studies.
• Responsible for development and work on studies under GLP guidelines, including all aspects of data collection, review, and reporting.
• Monitor study procedures to ensure data accuracy and report quality.
• May function in a limited supervisory capacity.

Qualifications

• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with one or more of the following analytical techniques: LC-UV, LC-MS/MS, GC-FID, GC-MS, ICP-MS, IC.
• Basic Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or related field, or equivalent directly-related experience (two years of directly related industry experience is equivalent to one full-time year of college in a related major).
• Minimum of 2 years of directly relevant experience or demonstrated comparable competency and skill attainment is required.
• Familiarity and/or experience in a laboratory setting is required.
• Experience in a GLP environment preferred.
• Experience in a CRO environment is preferred.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.