EFM Chemist

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Valent U.S.A. LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited, engages in the development, registration, sales, and marketing of integrated technological solutions for crop production and pest management that deliver value for our customers and stakeholders. A leading crop protection firm serving the agricultural and non-crop products markets in North America, Valent products help growers produce safe and abundant food and fiber crops, and horticultural professionals improve the quality of life for their customers.

The corporate motto, Products That Work, From People Who Care, describes the company s business philosophy. Valent seeks out and provides customers with innovative and effective solutions to their production challenges. Our vision is to be the best company delivering integrated solutions of biorational and traditional crop protection solutions to our customers. Valent is dedicated to creating a world that is healthier and more comfortable, and that has a sustainable abundance of quality, affordable food, helping crops to be the ultimate renewable resource.

The purpose of this position is to direct the activities of a scientific group in the research and/or development of an organization s products, projects, and programs. Conducts and collaborates with others on basic research and development relevant to long-term objectives and concerns. Writes and reviews documents for submission to federal (EPA) and state regulators. Develops strategies to ensure effective achievement of scientific objectives.

Monitors and evaluates completion of tasks and projects. May develop budgets for capital expenditures and labor. Typically participates with other top managers to establish company policies. Makes final decision on administrative or operational matters.

• Serve as Study Director with overall responsibility for insuring that assigned studies are conducted in compliance with regulatory Good Laboratory Practice and FIFRA guidelines. Monitor and be accountable for validity of contracted studies. Prepare protocols and reports with scientifically valid conclusions for submission to government agencies. Prepare responses to technical issues from regulatory agencies on submitted studies.
• Plan, direct, and execute laboratory research projects with responsibility for data quality and timeliness of completion. Exercise judgment in selecting methods from generally defined practices and techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Utilize technical expertise to overcome technical challenges by innovatively developing/modifying methodology to generate scientifically valid data. Develop solutions to complex technical problems.
• Maintain timelines for completion of multiple projects by management of manpower/equipment resources and effective project scheduling. Provide management with realistic time, manpower, and cost estimates for proposed projects. Communicate effectively with internal customers and multi-discipline team members on project status.
• Expand and maintain knowledge in area of expertise and regulatory guidelines. Serve as a resource for peers, Associate Scientists, and project managers. Train less experienced colleagues in application of new/revised methodologies, and in laboratory and instrumental techniques. Evaluate technical advances in field and their potential application to research efforts.
• Serve as a member of multi-discipline project team or technical task forces, providing input for strategic planning to meet regulatory objectives.
• Evaluate technical advances in field and potential application to research efforts. Serve as a resource for colleagues, Associate Chemists, R&RA project managers, and other internal functional areas. Provide input for strategic planning to meet regulatory objectives.
• Supervise Chemists and Associate Chemists; assign…