Zach Snider

Description:
Residue Analytical Chemist (Contractor)
Primary responsibilities: Process residue samples, conduct residue analysis via LC-MS, order supplies, and check safety measures throughout the lab.
The team is a relatively large team, 13 team members, with a mixture of senior (+15 years’ experience) and junior (3-6 years’ experience) members. The team conducts trace residue analysis of pesticides in variety of matrices (plant, animal, soil, water, and air) using LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS instrumentation. The team culture is a collaborative team that is highly interested in learning, growing as one, and being innovative.

The Regulatory Sciences Environmental Safety Team in St. Louis is seeking Residue
Analytical Chemist Contractor to support new and existing product registrations and product stewardship. A technical background in laboratory sample preparation and mass spectral analysis of small molecules is required. This role will focus on processing samples from various matrices (air samplers, soil, water, and plant) for analysis and developing analytical methods.
Responsibilities:
 Prepare samples from various matrices (e.g., air samplers [PUF], water, soil, and plant) for analysis via LC- or GC-MS/MS
 Support the development of analytical methods for trace analysis in various matrices

Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Required Education and Skills/Experience:
 Minimum of a Bachelor degree in Analytical Chemistry or a related field of study
 Experience with wet chemistry sample preparation (e.g., extraction, LLE, SPE, concentration,
etc.) for instrumental analysis
 Hands-on experience in analytical method development with emphasis on liquid
chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) based techniques.
 Candidate must be self-motivated and detail orientated
 Excellent oral/ written communication and interpersonal skills
 Agility to work on multiple projects/tasks
Desired Education and Skills/Experience:
 M.S. in chemistry or scientific field, or B.S. in chemistry or scientific field with 1 - 3 years of industry experience
 Experience with utilizing and programming liquid handlers for high throughput sample
preparation
 Strong chromatographic and separation science skill sets
 Demonstrated effectiveness with continuous/process improvement

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