Job Description

At Argenta, we're more than a company - we're a global team, dedicated to healthier animals. We believe that when their lives are made better, we're all the better for it.

Founded in 2006, we support companies big and small to develop and manufacture health products for pets and livestock. Our trusted, innovative solutions and services cover every stage of the process, from molecule to market.

We're in a unique position. We are the world's only combined contract research and contract development and manufacturing organisation (CRO/CDMO) dedicated to animal health.

Our uniqueness means:

• We are ambitious, growing and building a 'one team' culture, guided by our values.
  • We are team players;
  • We are doers;
  • We are customer-centric;
  • We are innovators.

We value diversity, as a global company, we get the richness of working with different people in different places whether it be location, stages of their career, their development, their role. We believe that when everyone works together and puts their best "paw" forward we will make the lives of the animals we care for, better.

With bases in New Zealand, the US, the UK and Europe, our 650+ colleagues are driven by our partnership approach and purpose: Healthy Animals. Let's Make It Happen, Together.

TEAM PLAYERS who want to DO great work and find INNOVATIVE ways to make animals lives better through our CUSTOMER CENTRIC efforts should apply.

Argenta is looking for an experienced Analytical Chemist to join our Argenta Research team located in Shawnee, Kansas.

The Analytical Chemist position is an opportunity for motivated, driven individuals to showcase their ability to multi task and work as a team. The ideal candidate will have a background in formulation including small molecules, monoclonal antibodies, sterile fill and biological as well as analytical chemistry.

The Analytical Chemist will provide value through the following responsibilities:

• To assist the team with product development/formulation projects all the way to product registration or other suitable client-driven product-cycle end points.
• To lead projects on behalf of clients and/or Argenta Research (internal company projects)
• Generate, document, and review technical data for internal reports, client reports and CMC regulatory support documents.
• Create and maintain activity plans for assigned projects
• Communicate and negotiate project activities and timelines
• Negotiate with other departments for access to various resources including equipment and assistance

Analytical Chemist requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant scientific discipline (Pharmacy / Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biological Sciences)
• Preferential past experience in animal health industry
• Analytical skills and attention to detail; high degree of accuracy with complex documentation
• Experience in a GDP/GLP compliant environment
• Problem solver
• Strong organizational skills
• Communicate multifaceted information simply and clearly
• Work well with others
• Strong aptitude for technical learning, learn new skills and knowledge
• Seeks to understand issues, trends, and opportunities within Argenta and the industry and incorporates this knowledge into daily work
• Commitment to continuous improvement

This position is subject to a DEA background check post offer and at regular intervals. This position is also required to complete a post offer drug test. Both the background and drug test must comply with company standards or offers of employment will be rescinded.

You will also be someone who is aligned with our company values of "We are Doers, We are Team Players, We are Innovators, We are Customer-Centric".

We pride ourselves on the uniqueness of our development and manufacturing abilities and the skills and qualities of our team.

Want to know more about Argenta? Visit our website

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Full time, Contract work,

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