Analytical Technical Lead – External Manufacturing & Tolling

FMC Corporation; Newark, Northern (DE, KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

FMC Corporation in Delaware seeks an Analytical Technical Lead for External Manufacturing & Tolling to provide analytical leadership and support across the North American tolling network. You will drive method development, investigations, and continuous improvement with cross‑functional teams.

The role requires 5+ years in analytical chemistry or related areas, experience with method transfer and customer complaints, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in analytical chemistry, quality, laboratory operations, or manufacturing support.
• Experience with analytical method development, validation, transfer, and troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting customer complaints, manufacturing investigations, or product quality issue resolution.
• Knowledge of quality systems, investigations, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Experience working with external manufacturing partners, contract laboratories, or tolling operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical leadership and support for FMC's North American toll manufacturing network.
• Lead analytical investigations and troubleshooting of quality, manufacturing, and customer complaint issues.
• Ensure effective implementation and maintenance of analytical methods at external manufacturing and laboratory partners.
• Assess analytical capabilities, identify gaps and risks, and drive improvement of compliance and performance across the tolling network.
• Partner across Quality, Product Development, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and Supply Chain to address analytical and product quality challenges.
• Support audits, technology transfers, qualification activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive adoption of FMC analytical standards and best practices.
• Act as the regional analytical subject matter expert for external manufacturing and tolling operations.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Stakeholder management

Communication

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry / Chemical Engineering or related scientific discipline

Job description

FMC Corporation is a global leader in agricultural sciences, driven by our purpose: Innovation for Agriculture. Solutions for the Planet. We are passionate about the power of science to solve agriculture’s biggest challenges. With one of the most productive and diversified pipelines in the industry, FMC is delivering cutting‑edge and next‑generation crop protection technologies – including Dodhylex™ active, Isoflex™ active, rimisoxafen, and fluindapyr – to help farmers increase the productivity and resilience of their land. Our employees are at the heart of this innovation. We’re looking for bold thinkers and collaborative doers. At FMC, your ideas matter. From day one, you’ll contribute to meaningful work that drives progress in agriculture, supported by a culture that values integrity, safety, respect, and results. Join us in advancing the future of agriculture. Together, we’re building a more resilient planet – one innovation at a time.

Title: Analytical Technical Lead – External Manufacturing & Tolling

Location: Stine Office, Delaware

Business/Function Overview

The Analytical Technical Lead – External Manufacturing & Tolling provides analytical leadership and technical support for FMC's North American external manufacturing network. The position serves as the primary analytical expert supporting toll manufacturing partners, external laboratories, Quality, Manufacturing, and Product Development teams to ensure reliable analytical methods, effective quality investigations, and consistent product quality. The role focuses on analytical problem solving, method implementation, technical troubleshooting, analytical capability development, and continuous improvement across the North American tolling network.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical leadership and support for FMC's North American toll manufacturing network.
• Lead analytical investigations and troubleshooting of quality, manufacturing, and customer complaint issues.
• Ensure effective implementation and maintenance of analytical methods at external manufacturing and laboratory partners.
• Assess analytical capabilities, identify gaps and risks, and drive improvement of compliance and performance across the tolling network.
• Partner across Quality, Product Development, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and Supply Chain to address analytical and product quality challenges.
• Support audits, technology transfers, qualification activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive adoption of FMC analytical standards and best practices.
• Act as the regional analytical subject matter expert for external manufacturing and tolling operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in analytical chemistry, quality, laboratory operations, or manufacturing support.
• Experience with analytical method development, validation, transfer, and troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting customer complaints, manufacturing investigations, or product quality issue resolution.
• Knowledge of quality systems, investigations, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Experience working with external manufacturing partners, contract laboratories, or tolling operations preferred.
• Ability to influence and solve technical problems across functions and organizations.
• Strong technical problem‑solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Language skills English – Fluent (mandatory) Other languages – beneficial

FMC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Employment decisions at FMC are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We value diversity and strive to ensure that our hiring and employment practices support a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.

At FMC Corporation we are guided by our purpose: Innovation for agriculture, Solutions for the planet. We are dedicated to providing farmers with innovative solutions that increase the productivity and resilience of their land. From our industry‑leading pipeline to novel biologicals and precision technologies, we are passionate about the power of science to solve agriculture’s biggest challenges.