Mid Level Analytical Chemist

JOB-10045574

Anticipated Start Date

January 19,2026

Location

Chesterfield, MO

Type of Employment

Contract

Employer Info

As a global leader in agriculture enterprise, our client is recognized for their multiple brands and renowned reputation. Their research and development teams combine knowledge and ingenuity to create the most innovative ideas. With their cutting-edge products, they have a common goal: improved quality of life for all.

Job Summary

If you're interested in a Mid-Level Analytical Chemist job, then this is the best role for you! This role performs qualitative and quantitative chemical and physical analyses of diverse organic compounds to understand their behavior in agrochemical formulations and products. Operates in a high-throughput analytical chemistry laboratory, supporting research, development, and product evaluation activities. The role requires creativity, adaptability, and the ability to execute fast-paced analytical workflows with limited supervision.

Job Description

• Perform routine and non-routine benchtop analytical tasks under general supervision.
• Apply standard analytical chemistry concepts, practices, and procedures in a high-throughput laboratory environment.
• Plan and execute diverse analytical workflows with minimal oversight.
• Develop and apply analytical methods using HPLC, UPLC, LCMS, and GC to determine chemical compositions of formulations and related matrices.
• Conduct physical-chemical characterization including density, particle size analysis, viscosity, surface tension, contact angle, DSC/TGA, optical and electron microscopy, and FTIR/NIR/UV-Vis spectroscopy.
• Prepare complex liquid and solid sample matrices for qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Optimize, improve, and develop new sample preparation and analytical methods to support research and existing products.
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation.
• Interpret analytical results, write reports, and communicate findings to stakeholders across research, manufacturing, and product supply.
• Respond promptly to analytical requests, data inquiries, and troubleshooting needs from collaborators and partners.

Skills Required

• 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative analytical chemistry techniques.
• Experience working in high-throughput, fast-paced laboratory environments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse and demanding stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Demonstrated teamwork and willingness to work across analytical disciplines.

Education/Training/Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Analytical Chemistry or a closely related scientific field.

Additional Requirements

• Must pass a drug screening and criminal background check
• Work schedule is 8:00 AM
• Hands-on experience preparing complex agrochemical sample matrices.
• Demonstrated proficiency with HPLC, UPLC, LCMS, and GC techniques.
• Experience with physical-chemical characterization methods.
• Experience with sample preparation, cleanup techniques, and method development.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting analytical instrumentation.
• Robotic sample preparation experience is preferred.
• Self-motivated, self-starting, and agile in responding to rapidly changing analytical priorities.

Pay Rate/Salary

• Estimated Salary: $35.85 to $43.85 per hour based on qualifications.