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Form of workAirswift has been tasked by one its major clients in the pharmaceutical industry to look for an Associate Chemist to work an initial 6 months contract in Chesterfield, MO.
Responsibilities:
- Work with research scientists in developing next herbicide products.
- Support both R&D activities, and to some extent, commercially launched products.
- Evaluate the chemical and physical properties of various organic and inorganic substances in order to investigate their applications in formulated products.
- Diligently record all laboratory tasks performed and related procedures and findings in electronic laboratory notebook system.
- 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.
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field.
- At least one year of relevant experience is required.
- Hands-on lab experience and interest in doing labwork.
- 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 -e.g., with pesticides, foods, cosmetics, consumer products, and/or paints & coatings.
