Senior Global Residue Scientist
Apply NowCompany: FMC Corporation
Location: Newark, DE 19702
Description:
Senior Global R&D Scientist - Residue Chemistry
Position Overview:
Responsibilities:
Qualifications and Education:
Additional Relevant Experience:
EEO Statement:
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 also supports employee participation in company employee resource groups that celebrate the diverse backgrounds of our workforce by providing communities for employees to connect with each other and raise awareness throughout FMC.
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 at talentacquisition@fmc.com.
Position Overview:
- FMC Corporation's Global Regulatory Sciences group is part of the R&D organization. As a residue chemist, your role will be focused on developing research for new and existing molecules to help farmers maintain a safe and secure food supply while protecting the environment for future generations.
- The position is office-based and located in Newark, Delaware, at our Global R&D Center and just one hour south of our Corporate headquarters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. While the position is based in the USA, responsibilities include regulatory work that supports our global business, with opportunities to interface with people around the world. This position is a hybrid position that requires 3 days per week in the office at the Stine Research Center.
- The Global Regulatory Sciences group offers a unique balance of individual responsibilities and a team-focused project approach, providing our scientists with opportunities to engage in proprietary molecule development, learn regulations around the world, and invest in their professional development.
Responsibilities:
- As a residue chemist on our team, you will be the residue technical expert on cross-functional teams.
- You will be relied upon to determine the identity and concentration of agricultural active ingredients and degradation products in various matrices (plant, animal, soil, pollen) through the design, execution and interpretation of field and livestock studies at Contract Research Organizations.
- Our team will rely on you to plan and oversee research, review and summarize analytical methodology and residue data, and prepare written reports to meet regulatory requirements and product safety concerns.
- You will be asked to work on interdisciplinary teams, represent our products across global regulatory agencies, and provide technical guidance and regulatory strategy in your discipline to support our innovations around the world.
Qualifications and Education:
- Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Agricultural Sciences or related discipline and a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience. M.S. in Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Agricultural Sciences or related discipline and a minimum of 7 years relevant experience.
- Knowledge of chromatographic and quantitative analytical methods combined with ability to interpret MS spectra in order to identify and quantify organic molecules.
- Knowledge of global regulations and GLP requirements for environmental fate, crop, or food residue studies (in-life and analytical phases) for the registration of agricultural chemicals.
Additional Relevant Experience:
- Effectively manage numerous tasks/projects simultaneously to meet internal/external deadlines while maintaining organizational integration within a global scientific support team.
- Ability to design and manage appropriate field and analytical studies under FIFRA and OECD guidelines.
- Understanding of Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs), how they are calculated, and their impact on global trade.
EEO Statement:
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 also supports employee participation in company employee resource groups that celebrate the diverse backgrounds of our workforce by providing communities for employees to connect with each other and raise awareness throughout FMC.
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 at talentacquisition@fmc.com.