EFM Chemist - Valent U.S.A. LLC
Company: Valent USA LLC
Location: San Ramon
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description About us: 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. General Description:
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. Principal Responsibilities: 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
tasks/projects; train and develop; communicate priorities and
objectives; conduct performance reviews. Mentor and develop others
using time management and performance development tools. Serve as a
resource for other members of the group. Follow safety and
regulatory plans, and waste disposal procedures. Participate in all
required safety meetings and training programs. Perform research
and/or development in collaboration with others for projects.
Provide technical expertise in the design, execution, and
interpretation of experiments that contribute to project
strategies. Make detailed observations, analyze data, and interpret
results for technical reports and summaries. Contribute project
process within his/her scientific discipline. Maintain high level
of professional expertise through familiarity with scientific
literature. Investigate, create and develop new methods and
technologies for project advancement. Use professional concepts in
accordance with company objectives to solve complex problems in
creative and effective ways. May participate in scientific
conferences and contribute to scientific journals and may be
responsible for identifying patentable inventions. Qualifications:
Typically, a MS, PhD or equivalent, with 9 – 12 years of related
experience, plus 5 – 7 years of management experience. Strong
interpersonal management skills; exceptional time management,
negotiation, and organizational skills. Strong interpersonal
management skills; exceptional time management, negotiation, and
organizational skills. Detail-oriented evaluation and
interpretation of data. Maintenance & trouble shooting of
analytical equipment. Problem solving and method development
skills. In-depth knowledge of chromatography theory & application
techniques - including purification techniques, use of liquid and
gas chromatographs, and use of selective detectors and mass
selective detectors. Knowledge of environmental fate, metabolism,
and residue methodology. In-depth knowledge of USEPA/FIFRA
Guidelines & Good Laboratory Practice guidelines, including study
design and protocol development. Physical Demands and Work
Environment (FIELD Position) The physical demands and work
environment characteristics described below are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. Physical Demands include constant walking,
standing, bending at the neck and waist, squatting, climbing,
kneeling, crawling, twisting at the neck and waist, simple
grasping, power grasping, and fine manipulation with hands, pushing
and pulling with hands, reaching above shoulder level, and lifting
and carrying up to 50 lbs.; also frequent lifting and carrying of
up to 75 lbs., occasional sitting and lifting and carrying of up to
100 lbs. Travel by air or car up to 50% of the time and will be
required to drive safely for long distances. Work Environment
includes exposure to or working in or around moving cars, trucks,
forklifts, equipment, and machinery including a computer keyboard
and mouse; uneven ground; excessive noise; extremes in temperature,
humidity, or wetness; dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals; venomous
insects and animals, heights; operation of foot controls or
repetitive foot movement; use of special visual or auditory
protective equipment. May be required to work outdoors in an
agricultural crop field, assist in putting out demonstration plots,
wear respirator and other personal protection equipment. Frequency
Definitions: Constant = Over 40% / Frequent = Up to 40% /
Occasional = Up to 10% What We Offer: You’ll enjoy competitive
compensation, consisting of base pay plus an incentive program
available to all eligible full-time employees, and a comprehensive
benefits package including high-quality healthcare options, 401k
matching, life and disability insurance, generous time off (with
time off to volunteer) and much more! Additionally, we offer
several Flexible Work Arrangements to support a healthy work-life
balance. We work together to power our sustainable future. Here's
what drives us: Valent U.S.A. LLC has a strong commitment to both
sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR). In fact,
being a responsible corporate citizen has been ingrained in our
culture since the company’s founding. Today, it remains at the
forefront of everything we do. Valent U.S.A. LLC is an Equal
Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation and/or identity, national origin,
citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran
status. LI-ONSITE
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