QA and Analytical Manager

About us

We, FMC Agricultural Solutions, provide innovative crop protection solutions to growers around the world. Thanks to the commitment of our 6,500 employees, we are one of the six largest crop protection manufacturers in the world.

For more information, please visit www.FMC.com.

For our site in Schaffhausen, we are looking for a

QA and Analytical Manager

The Quality & Analytical Technical Manager serves as the key technical expert for providing analytical solutions to support manufacturing and process improvement initiatives. This role oversees the development, transfer, maintenance, and implementation of analytical methods across FMC’s global manufacturing network, ensuring high-quality standards and efficient processes are maintained.

What you'll do with us:

• Manage analytical technology by leading the analytical technology group in defining strategies for method transfer, development, and maintenance; managing laboratory qualifications; and standardizing best practices across laboratories.
• Provide technical support for expansion and continuous improvement projects, and evaluate and introduce new analytical technologies to enhance productivity and reduce operational costs.
• Facilitate data-based decision-making across the global network and conduct technical reviews of QC lab capital projects.
• Lead the development and validation of global ACL methods, manage the ACL method database, and oversee implementation at manufacturing sites, ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Participate in contamination prevention audits as assigned, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.

Your qualification & attributes:

• Master's degree or higher in analytical chemistry or organic chemistry; Ph.D. preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in quality control/quality assurance, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
•  Proven expertise in method development and validation for crop protection product manufacturing.
• Strong background in safety leadership and laboratory safety management.
• Demonstrated ability to make data-driven decisions and a results-oriented approach to leadership.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in English, and the ability to conduct training sessions effectively.

Are you ready to make an impact?

If you're passionate about making a difference and share our values of diversity, collaboration, and quality, we encourage you to submit your application today. We eagerly await hearing from you!