Analytical Chemist

Job Title: Chemist/Analytical Technician

Location: Indianapolis, IN 46077

Duration: 12 Months (Possibility of extension depending upon business requirements and performance)

Shift: 8am-5pm

Any specific skills, requirements or experience you want in a candidate:

• Bachelors in Chemistry
• Previous lab experience required
• Experience with any of the following: HPLC, GC, LC/GC/MS, Karl Fisher, Titration, etc.

Any additional Medical Surveillance testing required? No

Will non-local/remote candidates be considered? No

Will they be driving? No

Job Summary:

• The Analytical R&D Team within client’s Agriscience’s Crop Protection Discovery and Development organization is seeking an Analytical Technician to join our team.
• The primary responsibility of the selected candidate is to support scientists in the execution of day-to-day tasks for the method development, non-GLP and GLP validations, and sample analyses.

Responsibilities:

• Work under the supervision of ARDT scientists to support sample weighing, preparation, and analysis of active ingredients, intermediate, impurities, and formulation products etc. for quantitative and qualitative purpose.
• Support non-GLP and GLP method validation lab experiments as needed.
• Learn and operate analytical instrumentations for sample analysis e.g. HPLC, GC, LC/GC/MS etc.
• Routine maintenance of instruments and troubleshoot instrument issues.
• Process analytical data and document the experiment and results timely to ensure data quality and integrity.
• Effectively interact with key stakeholders and maintain flexibility to accommodate urgent projects and reprioritize work as needed.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently as needed.
• Meet all the organization EHS&S compliance needs and demonstrate a strong commitment to safety.

Qualifications:

• BS in Chemistry or a related field
• Strong understanding of analytical chemistry is preferred
• Effective communication (written & verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Willing to continually learn and adhere to all safety standards
• Strong desire to work in a collaborative team environment
• Drive, enthusiasm, and self-motivation