Analytical Chemistry Team Leader

fmc; Schaffhausen; Presencial; CHF 150 000 - 190 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

FMC in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, is seeking an experienced Analytical Chemistry Team Leader to guide a high-performing group of analytical scientists. You will establish and manage a GLP-compliant laboratory, drive method development and validation, and support the characterization of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.

This role combines technical leadership with laboratory management and cross-functional collaboration in a global R&D environment, with emphasis on quality,

Qualificações

• PhD in Analytical Chemistry or MSc with extensive industry experience.
• Demonstrated leadership of scientific teams.
• Strong experience with GLP and regulated environments.
• Fluent in English; German language skills are advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of analytical scientists while ensuring high-quality GLP-compliant outputs.
• Establish and manage a GLP-compliant laboratory with SOPs, training, and workflows.
• Lead analytical method development, validation, and implementation for materials and products.
• Coordinate regulatory inspections and maintain GLP compliance.
• Oversee equipment maintenance, budgeting, and resource management.
• Partner with cross-functional teams for product development and investigations.
• Review and approve technical reports, protocols, and lab documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement with new analytical technologies and safety culture.

Conhecimentos

Team leadership

GLP compliance

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Collaboration

Formação académica

PhD in Analytical Chemistry

MSc in related field

Ferramentas

HPLC

GC

MS

NMR

Spectroscopy

LIMS

Descrição da oferta de emprego

FMC is seeking an experienced Analytical Chemistry Team Leader to join our Global R&D Technology team in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. In this role, you will lead a team of analytical scientists, establish and manage a GLP-compliant laboratory, and drive the development and validation of analytical methods that support the characterization of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine technical leadership, laboratory management, and cross-functional collaboration within a global innovation environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of analytical scientists, ensuring high-quality delivery of analytical activities in compliance with GLP principles.
• Establish and manage a GLP-compliant laboratory, including laboratory workflows, SOPs, training programs, and operational excellence.
• Lead analytical method development, validation, and implementation for raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
• Prepare for and coordinate regulatory inspections, ensuring compliance with GLP and relevant industry standards.
• Oversee laboratory equipment maintenance, calibration, budgeting, and resource management.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support product development, technical investigations, and problem-solving activities.
• Review and approve technical reports, protocols, and laboratory documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement by implementing new analytical technologies and best practices while maintaining a strong safety culture.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Analytical Chemistry or a related scientific field with 5+ years of relevant industry experience, or MSc with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing scientific teams.
• Strong expertise in analytical techniques, including HPLC, GC, MS, NMR, and spectroscopy.
• Proven experience with analytical method development and validation in a regulated environment.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Industry experience in small-molecule agrochemicals and/or pharmaceuticals.
• Knowledge of laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and data analysis software.
• Experience managing external partners, including CROs and CDMOs.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in German is an advantage.