Senior Analytical Chemist

Company Description

Suterra is one of the world's most innovative biopesticide companies. Grower-owned and part of The Wonderful Company®, our insect management products use naturally occurring compounds such as pheromones. These ingredients are non-toxic, leave no harmful residues on food, and do not leach into soil or groundwater. Come help us make the world a better place! Naturally.

To support Suterra’s continued investment in sustainable technology, we are recruiting for a Senior Analytical Chemist. The successful candidate will execute physical and chemical analyses to support the entire product lifecycle, from R&D through commercial manufacturing. The candidate is also expected to bring a broad array of leadership capabilities to the company, to support cross-functional projects that span across chemistry, engineering, formulation, regulatory affairs and field development. Our analytical team works daily with a global team and plays a key role in over 100 ongoing development projects.

This position is based in Bend, Oregon

Job Description

• Act as Analytical Sciences SME within cross-functional teams.
• Design and execute studies supporting product development and manufacturing efforts.
• Act as study sponsor for registration enabling studies at external laboratories while ensuring timely study completion that adhere to EPA and FAO/WHO guidelines.
• Train production staff on analytical instrumentation and procedures used in the manufacturing environment.
• Perform testing for release of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products using various standardized extraction and analysis techniques.
• Define key quality attributes. Perform analytical method development and qualification/validation.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, calibrate, and verify performance of instruments.
• Maintain detailed documentation of results and activities per departmental expectations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate out-of-specification or out-of-trend observations

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related discipline with 7+ years’ experience working in an analytical laboratory setting.
• In-depth knowledge of GC, HPLC, UV, FTIR, and mass spectrometry.
• Strict attention to detail and diligence in documenting all activities and observations.
• Proven technical writing skills.
• Use of structured approaches to solve difficult, research-based problems.
• Strong desire to act as a team member and leader in an environment where initiative, collaboration, and accountability are core values.

Additional Information

Position Growth

• Broaden Your Scope: Begin by mastering core group functions, then take on projects with increased business impact.
•  Expand Your Influence: Grow into a trusted business partner and present directly to senior leadership and executive teams.
• Global Collaboration: Work closely with internal and external teams across multiple locations in the US and EU.
• Career Development: This position offers excellent advancement potential, and a unique opportunity to advance your career on a number of dimensions.

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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