Analytical Chemist

Your Job

Koch Agronomic Services is seeking an Analytical Chemist to collaborate on base business efforts and the development and commercialization of new products into the agricultural market. This opportunity will allow you to combine your technical expertise, leadership skills, creativity, and entrepreneurship to have a direct impact on business performance.

The position is based in Decatur, GA, just 15-miles east of Atlanta, GA. Decatur offers all that living near a big city has to offer, without being right in downtown:

• Near beaches and mountains
• World-class restaurants, festive nightlife, professional sports teams, and an abundance of attractions
• Experience a diverse and thriving cultural scene with the city's many theatres, museums, galleries
• Year round optimal weather

We welcome you to explore what Atlanta and the surrounding communities could offer you!

What You Will Do

• Perform qualitative and quantitative analyses primarily through liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry to determine active ingredient concentrations and product compositions
• Method development and method validation for liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry
• Perform data analysis, interpret results, and provide composition feedback to support new product development, quality control, manufacturing, and product troubleshooting
• Prepare detailed summaries and analytical reports to support business initiatives
• Provide technical support to various business capabilities including Research and Development, Quality, Procurement, and Production

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry with a focus on Analytical Chemistry
• 3-5 years of experience operating and troubleshooting analytical instruments, particularly focusing on liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry.
• Experience working with liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry in a research and development environment supporting commercial products, product development activities and/or scaling up commercial products.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

What Will Put You Ahead

• Master's degree or higher in analytical chemistry
• Five (5) or more years of experience in an analytical laboratory setting

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch Ag & Energy Solutions company, Koch Agronomic Services is a leader in nutrient management, protection and plant growth. Our team brings a full spectrum of plant health and seed enhancement solutions, equipping farmers with the right tools to deliver yield results they can count on.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).