Quality Assurance & Analytical Chemist

Job Description

JOB TITLE-Quality Assurance & Analytical Chemist At FMC, our employees are guided by our purpose: Innovation for Agriculture, Solutions for the Planet. We provide farmers innovative solutions that increase the productivity and resilience of their land. From our industry-leading pipeline to novel biologicals and precision technologies, we are passionate about the power of science to solve agriculture’s biggest challenges. For more than a century, FMC has successfully delivered some of the of the industry's most advanced, innovative solutions that protect farmers’ crops from destructive pests and disease, while also protecting the environment. We are committed to fulfilling our mission of discovering new herbicide, insecticide and fungicide active ingredients, product formulations and pioneering technologies that are consistently better for the planet. Position Summary FMC Corporation is seeking for a self-motivated individual who can utilize his knowledge and experience to provide daily analysis support. Candidate should be capable enough to develop, validate, and apply various modern analytical technologies and approaches for the development and commercialization of agricultural products, including intermediates, and impurities. Per business needs, he/she may need to run cross check and conduct on-site audit to ensure FMC quality standards and good laboratory practices are implemented at Toller site. The successful candidate is expected to be a strong team player, flexible and responsive to change to meet project quality and timing needs. Location: IIC- Hyderabad The Role (Responsibilities) Know, understand, and practice all aspects of laboratory safety and industrial hygiene protocols. Develop, validate, and implement methods for qualitative and quantitative analysis under direction of project leader to meet business needs in a timely manner. Conduct routine and non-routine analysis of process, technical, to meet project quality and timing needs. Collect data, generate summaries and reports. Support the investigation of quality incident of production and work together with tech leader or regional quality leader to ensure proper corrective actions and preventive actions are developed and implemented. Operate, maintain, and be technically competent in various types of analytical instrumentation (HPLC, GC, IC, MS, Titrator, FTIR) including calibration and qualification to provide accurate and reliable data. Work directly with synthetic chemists and engineers to rapidly provide structure determinations and provide analytical results as per request by the chemistry and engineering team. Manage quality of active ingredients and intermediate with contract manufacturers, including but now limit to implement the product specification and testing methods, cross check, review quality data from external partners, etc. Manage and coordinate QAR including sample testing and support changes including process, equipment, raw material source and spec changes. Review of MOA and analytical Teck pack and suggest for improvement. Other tasks assigned by line manager. The Candidate (requirements) Master’s degree or above in chemistry/biochemistry or equivalent experience with knowledge of analytical and organic chemistry. Minimum 8 years of experience in analytical development / quality control position. Experience with method development and troubleshooting with multiple lab instruments/techniques, such as HPLC, GC, LCMS, GCMS, IR, titrator, etc., Track record of delivering on-time, quality results. Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Good written and oral communication skill along with co-ordination capability with different stakeholder. Familiarity with (or ability to rapidly learn) computers and software packages from various instrument manufacturers. If you're a motivated leader with a strong technical background and a passion for safety and efficiency, we encourage you to apply for this dynamic role and join our team. At FMC, diversity and inclusion are in our DNA. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive – regardless of race, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, color, age, religion or religious creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. FMC complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Talent Acquisition department. Show more Show less