YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Scientist I, 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);
• May 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;
• Solves 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:

• Ph.D. or M.S. with more than two years  relevant experience in Analytical Chemistry, Metabolomics, or related field; OR
• B.S. with more than five years of relevant experience in Analytical Chemistry, Metabolomics, or related field;
• Conducts complex studies, and can prioritize tasks in a frequently changing environment;
• 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, or experience in structure elucidation and confirmation of unknown small molecules;
• Working knowledge of global regulatory processes and guidelines for crop protection chemicals, and experience working under EPA and/or OECD;
• Good Laboratory Practices regulations experience;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, collaboratively in a team-based while balancing multiple activities.