Associate Scientist: Lab Automation & Compound Management

AAUS FMC Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FMC Corporation is a global leader in agricultural sciences and a driver of innovation for agriculture. We’re seeking a hands‑on laboratory professional to maintain safe practices and operate automation systems to enable high‑quality workflows. You will prepare compounds for high-volume screens, manage sample storage, and use LIMS for tracking, data integrity, and audit-ready documentation.

Required are a B.S. (5+ years) or M.S.

Qualifications

• Hands-on laboratory experience with safety practices.
• Experience with automated compound storage systems is preferred.
• Proficiency using LIMS platforms and data governance practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe laboratory practices in alignment with guidelines.
• Operate and support automation systems to enable efficient workflows.
• Prepare compounds for High Volume Screens and manage sample storage.
• Utilize LIMS to track samples, workflows, and data integrity.
• Troubleshoot automated liquid handling protocols on platforms like Analytik-Jena.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to support lab operations and projects.
• Manage scheduling and timely completion of lab activities, with meticulous documentation.

Skills

Lab safety

Automation systems

LIMS

Scripting

Office suite

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. in Chemistry

M.S. in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Titian Mosaic

Analytik-Jena

Job description

FMC Corporation is a global leader in agricultural sciences and a driver of innovation for agriculture. We’re seeking a hands‑on laboratory professional to maintain safe practices and operate automation systems to enable high‑quality workflows. You will prepare compounds for high-volume screens, manage sample storage, and use LIMS for tracking, data integrity, and audit-ready documentation.

Required are a B.S. (5+ years) or M.S.