Associate Chemist (Entry)

Overview :

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. This client is a German multinational Pharmaceutical and biotechnology company and one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, headquartered in Leverkusen, and areas of business include pharmaceuticals; consumer healthcare products, agricultural chemicals, seeds and biotechnology products.

Job Title : Associate Chemist (Entry)

Location : Chesterfield, MO, 63017

Duration : 6 Months

Job Type : -Temporary Assignment

Work Type : Onsite

Job Description :

• Role is with a formulation and delivery team.
• Will work with research scientists in developing next generation herbicide products and in supporting both R&D activities, and to some extent, commercially launched products.
• Evaluates the chemical and physical properties of various organic and inorganic substances in order to investigate their applications in formulated products.
• Requires a bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision.
• Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
• Diligently records all laboratory tasks performed and related procedures and findings in electronic laboratory notebook system.
• Requires hands-on lab experience and interest in doing lab work.
• Will work on various projects and follow SOP's and basic lab techniques, using equipment that includes e.g., pH meters, mixers / agitators, homogenizers, and milling equipment.
• Rheometer and interfacial measurement experience is a plus, as is proficiency in chemistry / chemical engineering principles, including mass-balance calculations.
• Some industrial experience in formulation development preferred -e.g., with pesticides, foods, cosmetics, consumer products, and / or paints & coatings.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.