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AMVAC®, an American Vanguard company, has successfully served the results-driven global markets through development, manufacturing and marketing of products for agricultural and commercial use. At American Vanguard, we believe in growth, innovation, and opportunity. We understand that a successful business is built on the strength of its people which is why we are dedicated to nurturing talent, fueling success and cultivating potential. \n \n AMVAC has a new opportunity for a Group Leader of Analytical Sciences. The Group Leader – Analytical Services provides strategic and functional leadership for the Analytical Sciences organization. This role serves as the company’s senior analytical chemistry expert, combining deep technical expertise with strong leadership to advance scientific excellence, operational performance, and global regulatory compliance across the product lifecycle. \n \n The Group Leader of Analytical Services will lead a high-performing team responsible for the development, validation, and application of sophisticated analytical methodologies supporting research and development, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory initiatives. This leader will drive innovation in analytical capabilities, oversee complex problem solving and technical decision-making, and ensure the highest standards of data integrity, laboratory compliance, and scientific rigor. \n \n As a key cross-functional partner, the Group Leader will collaborate closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory Affairs to translate complex analytical findings into strategic business solutions that support product development, commercialization, and regulatory defense. This role also champions continuous improvement, laboratory modernization, and the development of scientific talent to strengthen organizational capability and long-term business success. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Functional & Technical Leadership: Provide direct supervision, mentorship, and career development for a team of scientists with advanced degrees. Foster a culture of collaboration, scientific rigor, innovation, and accountability\n, • Laboratory Strategy & Innovation: Evaluate and implement emerging analytical technologies and automation to enhance the laboratory’s capabilities and throughput\n, • Regulatory & GLP Excellence: Supervise the preparation and technical review of analytical data packages for global regulatory submissions (EPA, OECD). Ensure the lab maintains strict adherence to GLP (Good Laboratory Practices) and internal quality protocols\n, • Cross-Functional Integration: Translate complex chemical findings into strategic business recommendations for R&D, Manufacturing, and regulatory compliance teams\n, • Lead the analytical chemistry support function for Quality Control laboratories and cross-functional team needs, providing technical guidance, troubleshooting expertise, and strategic analytical chemistry oversight across the enterprise\n, • Strategic Method Development: Oversee the design and optimization of complex analytical methods (e.g., impurity profiling, structural elucidation, and trace analysis) using state-of-the-art instrumentation (such as HPLC/UPLC, GC, GC-MS/MS, LC-MS/MS, and Spectroscopy)\n, • Subject Matter Expertise: Act as the ultimate technical resource for troubleshooting complex analytical challenges and interpreting non-routine data for active ingredients and formulated products\n, • Resource & Project Management: Manage laboratory workflows, project timelines, and the analytical budget (CAPEX/OPEX), ensuring the team has the necessary tools and guidance to meet corporate milestones.\n, • Continuous Improvement: Drive a culture of continuous improvement, identifying areas for enhancement. Implement strategies to improve operational efficiency and economy\n, • Staying Informed: Keeping up to date with industry trends and scientific advancements.\n, • Comply with all regulatory requirements\n, • Align and comply with all company EH&S, CHP plans and policies\n, • Perform additional related duties as assigned by the supervisor\n\n \n Education Requirements \n\n • Ph.D. in Chemistry (Analytical Chemistry preferred) or a closely related scientific discipline\n\n \n Experience Requirements \n\n • 8 + years of postgraduate experience in an analytical sciences environment, ideally within the Agrochemical, Pharmaceutical, or Specialty Chemical industry\n, • 3 + years of demonstrated leadership. Proven track record of managing a technical team and leading functional lab operations\n, • Advanced Instrumentation Mastery: Expert-level proficiency in chromatography, mass spectrometry, and spectroscopy including structural elucidation of unknowns and complex matrix analysis.\n, • Regulatory Fluency: Significant experience with GLP/GMP/ISO standards and the requirements for global product registration\n, • Analytical Problem Solving: A history of resolving critical technical bottlenecks and managing non- conforming results through sophisticated root cause analysis\n, • Strong background in identifying and managing quality and compliance risks\n, • Excellent skills in leadership, project management, effective delegation, and budget management\n, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence and collaborate across the organization\n, • Willingness to travel up to 15%\n, • Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.\n, • Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) is required\n, • Must also pass post-offer background check and other appropriate tests as required\n, • This position is fully on-site at the R&D facility in Commerce, CA\n\n \n \n OUTSTANDING BENEFITS \n American Vanguard provides Industry leading Medical, Dental, and Vision care with very low out of pocket premiums; Life and Disability Insurance for employees and family members; Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match and Employee Stock Purchasing Plans. \n \n AMVAC is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and values diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or domestic partnership status, disability, protected veteran status or military status, genetic information, or any other category protected under applicable law.

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Element has an opportunity for a Chemist I to join our growing team. This Chemist's main responsibility is to assist the Metals department in testing, sample preparation and preparation of test reports. The Chemist I is responsible for performing testing in a pharmaceutical Quality Control laboratory. All work will be conducted in accordance with standard operating procedures and test methods. This includes performing testing on raw materials, pharmaceutical products, medical devices and other samples as needed. Execute compendia method validation, method transfers and routine testing to meet client requirements and in accordance to regulatory and company guidelines. Set up and confirm suitable operation of equipment and instrumentation. Collect data and generate/report results in accordance with governing test methods and SOP's. The pay range for this role is set between $27hr-$35hr, but will vary depending on level of experience. • Performs analytical testing of incoming raw materials, release testing of pharmaceutical products and medical devices using ICP-OES and ICP-MS for trace metals analysis, • Conducts testing as per applicable regulatory and company guidelines, • Assists in the execution of method development, transfers, verification and validation as per applicable USP, ICH, and company standards, • Keep accurate, legible, complete, defensible, and complete records of all experiments and observations, • Assist in audit preparedness and for participating in quality audits with FDA, other Regulatory Agencies, and customers, as needed, • Ensures work is in compliance with all state and federal regulations, including but not limited to GMP, DEA, FDA, etc., • Requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Chemistry, or related field with 2-5 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry or other cGMP regulated environments, • Knowledge of analytical instrumentation including ICP-MS and ICP-OES preferred, • Understanding of good laboratory practices and analytical techniques, • Meticulous, detail oriented, punctual and willing to switch shift as needed, • Able to perform work under cGMP environment, • Excellent communication skills, written and verbal Excellent skills with Microsoft Office Suite of Products (Power Point, Word and Excel), • Able to work overtime, • Enthusiastic team player, ready to step in wherever they are needed Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'. When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access. While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development. Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization. At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner". All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The ideal candidate will start strong, executing routine testing on raw materials, in-process samples and finished products while maintaining compliance with FDA cGMP regulations. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Cent

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