Formulation Chemist

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and develop a whole range experimental formulations for crop protection products
• Use knowledge of physical and chemical test methods to identify lead formulas
• Evaluate results and suggest direction for further development and improvements
• Actively participate in the identification and development of novel formulation development methods and technologies.
• Record concepts, formulations, test results, etc., in lab notebooks.
• Support establishment of trade secrets, patents, etc., involving formulations
• Prepare reports, presentations on results of laboratory testing
• Ensure that Product Specifications are compatible with Regulatory requirements
• Conduct Pilot Plant process studies on lead formulations
• Conduct preparation of formulations for field and regulatory studies
• Identify lab equipment to facilitate lab safety and project efficiency
• Partner with internal functions (Marketing, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Legal) to resolve issues, identify project success criteria and timelines, and achieve valuable technology and products.
• Represent Gowan to external suppliers of ingredients, toll manufacturers of agricultural active ingredients and formulations, and contract laboratories
• Work in accordance with established SOP’s and procedures
• Input into process improvements and working practices
• Travel (<10% of time) to attend conferences, field tests, manufacturing trials, and training

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Education:
• Masters or Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry or related fields.


• Experience:
• Minimum 5 years of chemical formulation experience (industrial or academic) in preparing formulations for agriculture, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, cleaners, or food, or personal care industries  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with multi-phase mixtures (dispersions, emulsions, etc.) with various formulation production or analytical piece of equipment
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office applications
• Ability to prioritise time and tasks and to work in a busy environment
• Ability to understand the project aspects and timelines of new formulation developments.
• Flexibility to learn new tasks and skills
• Have good organisational and communication skills