Analytical Chemist

Job Description

Salary: commensurate with experience

At Argenta, were more than a company were a global team, dedicated to healthier animals. We believe that when their lives are made better, we're all the better for it.

Founded in 2006, we support companies big and small to develop and manufacture health products for pets and livestock. Our trusted, innovative solutions and services cover every stage of the process, from molecule to market.

Were in a unique position. We are the worlds only combined contract research and contract development and manufacturing organisation (CRO/CDMO) dedicated to animal health.

Our uniqueness means:

We are ambitious, growing and building a one team culture, guided by our values.

We are team players;

We are doers;

We are customer-centric;

We are innovators.

We value diversity, as a global company, we get the richness of working with different people in different places whether it be location, stages of their career, their development, their role. We believe that when everyone works together and puts their best paw forward we will make the lives of the animals we care for, better.

With bases in New Zealand, the US, the UK and Europe, our 650+ colleagues are driven by our partnership approach and purpose: Healthy Animals. Lets Make It Happen, Together.

TEAM PLAYERS who want to DO great work and find INNOVATIVE ways to make animals lives better through our CUSTOMER CENTRIC efforts should apply.

Argenta is looking for an experienced Analytical Chemist to join our Argenta Research team located in Shawnee, Kansas.

The Analytical Chemist position is an opportunity for motivated, driven individuals to showcase their ability to multi task and work as a team. The ideal candidate will have a background in formulation including small molecules, monoclonal antibodies, sterile fill and biological as well as analytical chemistry.

The Analytical Chemist will provide value through the following responsibilities:

To assist the team with product development/formulation projects all the way to product registration or other suitable client-driven product-cycle end points.

To lead projects on behalf of clients and/or Argenta Research (internal company projects)

Generate, document, and review technical data for internal reports, client reports and CMC regulatory support documents.

Create and maintain activity plans for assigned projects

Communicate and negotiate project activities and timelines

Negotiate with other departments for access to various resources including equipment and assistance

Analytical Chemist requirements:

Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant scientific discipline (Pharmacy / Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biological Sciences)

Preferential past experience in animal health industry

Analytical skills and attention to detail; high degree of accuracy with complex documentation

Experience in a GDP/GLP compliant environment

Problem solver

Strong organizational skills

Communicate multifaceted information simply and clearly

Work well with others

Strong aptitude for technical learning, learn new skills and knowledge

Seeks to understand issues, trends, and opportunities within Argenta and the industry and incorporates this knowledge into daily work

Commitment to continuous improvement

This position is subject to a DEA background check post offer and at regular intervals. This position is also required to complete a post offer drug test. Both the background and drug test must comply with company standards or offers of employment will be rescinded.

You will also be someone who is aligned with our company values of "We are Doers, We are Team Players, We are Innovators, We are Customer-Centric".

We pride ourselves on the uniqueness of our development and manufacturing abilities and the skills and qualities of our team.

Want to know more about Argenta? Visit our websitewww.argentaglobal.com

Equal Opportunity Employer