Analytical Chemist

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, and sustainability solutions for plant and soil health. AMVAC successfully serves global markets through development, manufacturing and marketing of products for agricultural and commercial use.

AMVAC's R&D team is looking for an Analytical Chemist / Scientist who is passionate about solving problems and creating solutions for a better tomorrow. The Analytical Scientist will provide 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.

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 systems

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®

Education Requirements:

Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry preferred

M.S. in Analytical Chemistry Required

Skills & Qualifications:

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

2+ 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

Adept in analytical problem solving

Ability to design and execute experimentation

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated to work safely and deliver high quality results

Familiar with worldwide Agrochemicals Registration requirements desired

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

At AMVAC, our employees come first. Together we will build a brighter future committed to food security and safety on a global basis. We offer:

Highly competitive Health insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision offered at a Very 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

Employee Stock Purchasing Plan (ESPP) with employee discount

- AMVAC is an American Vanguard Company (NYSE: AVD)

Salary from $90K to $110K depending on education and experience

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

Wellness program and other benefits

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

AMVAC is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment background checks and substance abuse testing.