Associate Formulation Scientist

What You’ll Do

• Conduct hands-on laboratory work to explore, prove, and develop novel formulation and delivery system technologies for new and registered agricultural active ingredients.
• Partner with experienced formulation scientists to develop hypotheses, plan and execute effective experiments, generate reproducible data, interpret results, and refine hypotheses as needed.
• Apply sound scientific methods to solve technical problems related to formulation chemical/physical stability, active ingredient delivery, product performance, etc.
• Support the development of products that meet or exceed customer expectations for safety, storage, handling, and application performance.
• Through hands-on technical work, support investigations of product quality concerns, technical issues, and troubleshooting efforts.
• Provide in-season formulation preparation support as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners, such as analytical, process development, application technology, biology, regulatory, operations and commercial teams, to support successful product development.
• Follow all laboratory safety procedures and contribute to a safe working environment.

What Skills You Need

• BS/MS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or related fields with 0-3 years of work experience
• Foundational knowledge or experience in formulation technology, including areas such as colloids, interfacial phenomena, rheology, solids processing etc.
• Prior experience in research or manufacturing/engineering is desirable.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to project goals.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to apply scientific principles to technical challenges.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills.
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place.
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment.
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays.
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father.
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program.