Scientist, Analytical Services

Job Function:

The Scientist, Analytical Services, provides Analytical Chemistry support to AMVAC's business units and manufacturing efforts to enable effective and accurate decision-making in process chemistry research, formulation development, regulatory support, and quality control.

About AMVAC

AMVAC Chemical Corporation, an American Vanguard Company, headquartered in the U.S., is a global technology solutions provider for agriculture and a leader in proven chemistries, green solutions, precision application systems including SIMPAS and SmartBox, and sustainability solutions for plant and soil health.

AMVAC Chemical Corporation successfully serves global markets through the development, manufacturing, and marketing of products for agricultural and commercial use.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Design and execute analytical testing and physical characterization of AMVAC products including end-use products, raw materials, active ingredients, and inerts using state-of-the-art analytical techniques

• Provide analytical support for local and regional analytical operations including method development and validation for AMVAC manufacturing facilities across the U.S.

• Serve as GLP Study Director independently executing GLP studies to determine product identity, composition, stability, and other physical & chemical properties.

• Maintenance of GLP SOPs including identification of new SOPs, and improvement of the existing existing

• Act as Analytical Coordinator for contract GLP studies

• General maintenance, repair, and calibration of analytical instrumentation

• Stay current on Analytical Services best practices and keep track of analytical science trends and development

• Serve as a technical expert in Analytical Services inside AMVAC

Skills & Qualifications

• 3+ years of expertise working with method developments with Chromatography, Spectroscopy, Mass Spectrometry, and other modern techniques required

• Experience in a GLP or GMP-regulated working environment is strongly desired

• Familiar with worldwide Agrochemicals Registration requirements is preferred

• In-depth understanding of chromatography and spectroscopy principles, techniques and instrumentation

• Adept in analytical problem-solving

• Ability to design and execute experimentation

• Self-motivated to work safely and deliver high-quality results

• Good organizational, documentation, and computer skills: WORD, EXCEL, PowerPoint, etc.

• Pass a background check and pre-employment physical test

Education Requirements

• M.S. in Analytical Chemistry Required

Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry preferred

AMVAC Offers

• Health insurance including Medical, Dental, and Vision offered at low cost to employees and their families

• Life; AD&D insurance for employees and their families

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching after 30 days

• Annual salary (not including outstanding benefits or bonus) from $90K - $110K

• Employee Stock Purchasing Plan (ESPP) with employee discount [AMVAC is an American Vanguard Company (NYSE: AVD)]

• Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available

• Wellness program; tuition reimbursement and other benefits