Analytical Chemist

Nufarm Limited; Edmonton; On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

A global agricultural firm is seeking an Analytical Chemist to provide analytical support for product development. The role involves developing and validating methods using analytical instruments and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates must have a degree in chemistry and relevant industry experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits

Competitive salary

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• 6 years of industry experience in analytical discipline.
• Strong knowledge of mass spectrometric techniques.
• Experience in agricultural industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support for product development.
• Develop and validate analytical methods.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Knowledge of chromatography techniques

Analytical method development experience

Strong written and oral communication skills

Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related fields

MS in Chemistry or related fields

PhD in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or related fields

Job description

Career Opportunities: Analytical Chemist (10022)

Requisition ID10022-Posted -United States-Morrisville-Research and Development-Nufarm – Crop Protection

We know that growing is about more than just crops and cultivation. It’s about sunshine and rain, early mornings and hard work. It can be frustratingly unpredictable but also wonderfully uplifting. More than anything, it’s about people. Nufarm is the dependable partner behind thousands of agricultural success stories. Every day, growers around the world turn to our products and our people to help with the challenges of fighting disease, weeds and pests, and to increase crop yields.

How can you grow with Nufarm?

Based in Morrisville, NC Nufarm is looking for a dynamic and experienced Analytical Chemist supporting across all phases of Product Development—from proof of concept through lifecycle management of commercialized products. This includes analytical support for process and formulation development, manufacturing of both existing commercial and pipeline products, and the defense of the current product portfolio.

What will you be doing?

• Strong knowledge of traditional and modern analytical techniques including chromatography (HPLC, GC) and mass spectrometric techniques (LC/MS, GC/MS). Experience with triple quadrupole and TOF mass spectroscopy is a plus. Experience withtesting in formulationandapplication technologiesin the field ofCrop Protectionis a plus.
• Hands-on analytical method development experience in an industrial setting is highly desirable.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively and work in teams of scientists.
• Experience with troubleshooting, diagnosing, and fixing issues related to analytical instrumentation and technical measurement challenges.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to track work across multiple unique projects
• Proven ability to plan, coordinate, and complete analytical projects with cross-functional teams
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to relay scientific information (discussion, reports and presentations) in a manner appropriate to the customer/audience.
• Must be well organized and detail oriented.
• Must be able to multitask and operate effectively within a diverse work environment.
• Must be team oriented and have strong interpersonal skills.
• Identify problems and implement solutions.
• Ability to work on multiple, complex projects, providing robust and accurate data to agreed deadlines.

What do you bring?

You hold a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related fields with six years industry experience in analytical discipline or; MS with four years or; PhD in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or related fields with two years industrial analytical experience. The ideal candidate will have experience in agricultural industry. Candidate must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for Nufarm in the United States.

What do we offer?

Our compensation structure is designed to reflect the cost of labor across various U.S. geographic markets. The base salary for this position ranges from $75,900 per year in our lowest geographic market to $96,700 per year in our highest geographic market. Compensation is determined by several factors, including market location, and may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

At Nufarm, we believe in total compensation. Depending on the position, additional forms of compensation may be included as part of a comprehensive package, alongside a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.

If you want to be a part of a thriving, supportive environment and are inspired by the prospect of being a part of something bigger, we’d love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. All employment decisions are decided based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We are committed to building an inclusive environment for all Nufarm employees.