Key Responsibilities:
· Serve as a key link between Novus headquarters’ analytical team and local china team.
· Coordinate and monitor internal/external trials at contract facilities.
· Perform chemical analysis under minimal supervision on raw materials and finished products using various analytical techniques such as the GC, HPLC, GC-MS, OSI, AOM, FTIR, TBARS etc;.
· Select/determine appropriate analytical methods, scientific strategy and priorities for research projects; evaluate and document new procedures and validate new analysis methods.
· Keep detailed lab notebooks; follow all relevant ISO procedures and maintain appropriate records accordingly;
· Initiate and follow-up on confidential and material release agreements
· Order supplies and equipment and maintain analytical chemistry laboratory and instruments
· Complete tasks in a timely manner and work independently or as a team member
· Following written and/or oral instructions.
· Organize samples to meet shipping and production schedules; interact with other teams such as technical services, R&D, regulatory, marketing and sales.
· Design experiments using statistical tools and have a working knowledge of statistics and be able to interpret data.
· Analyze data from internal and external trials. Interpret and communicate results of research projects to supervisor or others as requested. Write various professional documents (i.e., protocols, SOPs and specification sheets).

Other Responsibilities
· Support QC function for commercial operations as requested, by providing a variety of analytical chemistry activities. This includes sampling raw materials, chemical analysis, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting, and project reporting. This also includes communication with operations and Customer Service to ensure customer satisfaction.
· Eventually provide leadership to laboratory technicians support staffs
· Ensure quality execution of complex, multi-disciplinary projects including design, data summary and interpretation.
· Interact with customers to address technical or regulatory questions and provide solutions to problems.
· Identify state-of-the-art findings and technologies for protection by patents.
· Demonstrate independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results on new assignments.
· Writes and conducts exploratory research protocols, both independently and as agreed upon by the R&D director

Basic Requirements:
· The successful candidate must have minimum B.S (M.S preferred) in chemistry, biochemistry, food Science, animal science or related fields with strong background in research with industrial exposure. Two to three years of working experience preferred.
· A Hands-on individual with passion to laboratory and animal sampling work and high level of scientific curiosity and desire to explore and innovate
· Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices. Strong analytical skills (HPLC, GC & GCMS) and experience performing data analysis using computer statistical packages preferred.
· Working level language skills in Chinese and English, including reading, writing, speaking and listening.
· Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills with an ability to communicate scientifically
· Excellent time management and organization skills, a high energy level, and a sense of commitment to assure obligations are met.
· Capability to simultaneously manage several projects efficiently
· Capable of setting priorities to complete assignments and achieve goals on a timely basis.
· Strong attention to detail and record keeping skills.
· Advanced PC knowledge, MS Office, Internet Navigation and Stats software.
· Reliable, self-motivated, self-developing, flexible, well organized; To be able to plan in advance
· Must be able to maintain confidentiality and protect intellectual property
· Ability to work under pressure; maintain a professional demeanor under pressure
· Have a strong problem solving skills, and be capable of working independently or in a collaborative setting. Be able to interact well with others in a team environment.

Additional Requirements:
· Capable of providing training on a limited basis to subordinates or peers
· Knowledge of animal science and experience in experimental design and conduct.
· Excellent Scientific Skills in experiment design, data collection, statistics and technical presentation skill.
· Excellent communication skills with audiences of divergent experience in animal agriculture and desire to work within a multidisciplinary team
· Be able to conduct outside research trials that provide data in support of Novus product growth and development.
· ISO experience desirable, but not required.
· High level of comfort with conducting intellectual research using multiple resources including research libraries, electronic media, research publications, and various research-related documents.
· Possess driver license and be able to work flexible hours

Working Conditions:
Normal-working conditions for our Laboratory at Beijing. Close contacts with farm animals and animal blood samples are necessary. Exposure to chemicals in a well ventilated, temperature controlled facility. Appropriate personal safety equipment is issued and required.

We will offer an attractive salary and benefits package to the successful candidate. If this position matches your experience and ambition, please send your detailed CV and expected salary to Laura Tu at Novus International, Inc. All material is held confidential by Novus, Inc. No contact with current employer without your permission.

Email: Laura.tu@novusint.com or mailing address: Room 2803, Lucky Building, No. 660 Shang Cheng Road, Pudong Shanghai 200120, China