Scientist I (Residue Analytical Chemist)

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Job description

At Bayer we're visionaries, driven to solve the world's toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none' is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We're doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining 'impossible'. There are so many reasons to join us. If you're hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there's only one choice.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Scientist I (Residue Analytical Chemist), are to:

• Perform, or assist in performing laboratory based analytical residue studies to determine the behavior of BCS products in crops, soils, water or animal matrices in full compliance with GLP standards;
• Act as Analytical Principal Investigator or Study Director for GLP residue analysis studies, aid in the development of trace residue analytical methods, prepare study reports and ensure all tasks associated with the study are compliant. Develop study protocols with guidance from senior team members to meet regulatory requirements;
• Support the development of quantitative analytical methods and processing strategies for pesticide residues, and perform residue sample analysis from various matrices (e.g., crop, animal, soil, water, and air);
• Perform identification and confirmation of key degradants and metabolites from radiolabeled studies;
• Evaluate data and prepare detailed study reports for submissions to regulatory authorities taking responsibility for accuracy, veracity, and conformity with all applicable regulations;
• Perform or coordinate the performance of technicians for laboratory studies, and have a working knowledge of regulatory guidelines in appropriate area of focus;
• Assist in training new staff entering the groups on study activities and safety practices, and takes initiative in keeping current with developments in specialized areas;
• Solve analytical and equipment problems in the laboratory environment and seeks expertise and state of the art techniques from within and outside the company to facilitate problem resolution, when necessary;
• Follow company compliance programs, and fully observe all work place safety regulations.

WHO YOU ARE

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values. More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science with at least 6 years of relevant experience or Master of Science with at least 3 years of experience or Ph.D. (defended by 1/31/2022), in Analytical Chemistry, Metabolomics, or related field;
• Experience conducting complex studies, and prioritizing tasks in a frequently changing environment;
• Experience in structure elucidation and confirmation of unknown small molecules OR experience in quantitative analytical method development and trace residue analysis in a variety of matrices with an emphasis on liquid chromatography mass spectrometry-based techniques;
• Working knowledge of global regulatory processes and guidelines for crop protection chemicals, and experience working under EPA and/or OECD;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based environment while balancing multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with Good Laboratory Practices regulations;
• Proficiency with data analysis and visualization software.

Domestic relocation may be available for this role.

Sponsorship may be available for this role.

Position will be based in Chesterfield, MO (St. Louis area).

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YOUR APPLICATION
Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.
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Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.
IMPORTANT NOTE for POTENTIAL US CANDIDATES: On September 9, 2021, President Biden announced a six point COVID-19 action plan. As follow up to the initial announcement, the government has shared more details about the federal contractor guidance, including that colleagues who work for businesses that perform certain federal contracts are required to be fully vaccinated by Dec. 8, 2021. As a federal contractor, Bayer must follow and implement the federal vaccination requirements. This requirement applies to all current and future Bayer employees working in Consumer Health, Pharmaceuticals and Enabling Functions supporting either of the divisions, effective 12/8/21. Currently, Crop Science (CS) colleagues, and Enabling Function colleagues who exclusively support Crop Science, are exempt from this requirement. Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to provide reasonable accommodations to any qualified individual who because of a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief or practice receives an exemption from the vaccination requirement, provided that such accommodation would not result in an undue hardship for the company. Contact Us Email: