Senior Analytical Chemist – QC & Method Dev (GC/IR/HPLC)

PLZ Corp; Pacific, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and Short-Term Disability

Voluntary benefits (life, disability,

401k with company match

Paid Time Off

Bonus incentive program

Job summary

PLZ Corp is seeking a Senior Analytical Chemist to lead testing of raw materials and in-process batches using GC, IR, and HPLC, while collaborating with Quality and Operations to support excellence. The role emphasizes method development, instrument maintenance, and generating accurate laboratory reports.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering and 5–7 years of analytical experience, with preference for pesticide analysis expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or chemical engineering.
• Five to Seven (5-7) years of experience in a similar analytical or laboratory role.
• Working knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and analytical method development.
• Experience with pesticide analysis and extraction is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Test incoming raw materials according to established protocols, clearly communicating pass/fail results and identifying out-of-specification parameters when applicable.
• Test all in-process batches per established procedures and notify appropriate stakeholders of results.
• Provide recommendations for re-work or re-blend of in-process batches that do not meet specifications.
• Continuously improving testing methodologies, documentation, and reporting to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain laboratory instruments and provide guidance on proper use within the Quality Assurance laboratory.
• Perform scheduled instrument calibrations to ensure accurate, precise, and repeatable results.
• Collaborate with Quality and Operations teams to identify and resolve daily technical and quality-related issues.
• Prepare, maintain, and distribute required laboratory reports.
• Follow, write, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs related to analytical instrumentation and testing).
• Interface with customer technical teams to communicate laboratory capabilities and analytical results.
• Support method development or adaptation for new raw materials based on supplier or manufacturer input.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Tools

GC/IR/HPLC

Laboratory instrumentation

MS Office

Job description

PLZ Corp is seeking a Senior Analytical Chemist to lead testing of raw materials and in-process batches using GC, IR, and HPLC, while collaborating with Quality and Operations to support excellence. The role emphasizes method development, instrument maintenance, and generating accurate laboratory reports.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering and 5–7 years of analytical experience, with preference for pesticide analysis expertise.