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Growing Together: You and Monsanto. Imagine
Ideas Growing Through Creativity and Teamwork. The people
of Monsanto are creating breakthroughs in science to improve
both crop and animal agriculture around the world. Sr.
Metabolism Chemist • St. Louis, MO • We
are seeking an experienced metabolism chemist/ biochemist
to conduct major regulatory studies such as plant metabolism,
soil metabolism (aerobic and anaerobic), livestock or rat
metabolism; isolate/purify radiolabeled trace metabolites
from biological matrices; and quantify, characterize and
identify pesticide metabolites and environmental degradates.
The successful candidate will use spectroscopic tools,
primarily HPLC and mass spectroscopy, but also NMR, GC
and TLC with radioactivity detection; and synthesize metabolite
and degradate standards for structure elucidation. You
will work within cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams
for characterization and analyses of endogenous plant metabolites,
lipids, carbohydrates, and other small molecules in complex
matrices such as grain, foods and feeds in support of Monsanto's
biotechnology product pipelines. Requires a Ph.D. in organic
chemistry or biochemistry, 5+ years industrial experience,
and knowledge of worldwide regulatory processes & GLP
regulations. Familiarity with radiolabeled materials is
desired. Knowledge of biochemical pathways, metabolic transformation
and analytical techniques with an emphasis on HPLC, NMR
and mass spectrometry is preferred. To view a more complete
and detailed job description, please visit our website
at www.monsanto.com and
respond online. We offer very competitive salaries and
an extensive benefits package. Monsanto values diversity
and is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V. |
