Senior Analytical Chemist

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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 . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , , protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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