Job Status:

• Full-Time-Yuma AZ
• Salaried
• Exempt
• Reports to:  Formulation Development Center Manager

Role Responsibilities:

• Conduct physical and chemical testing of commercial or experimental formulations of crop protection
• Check chemical stability of formulations with analytical tests (LC, GC and GC-MS) and interpret analytical outputs.
• Provide a record of compositions, test results, methods etc. in lab notebooks
• Prepare reports, presentations on results of laboratory testing
• Collaborate with internal functions across the company such as (Marketing, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Legal) to resolve issues, compatible with project success criteria and timelines.
• Collaborate with external companies (suppliers of ingredients, toll manufacturers of agricultural active ingredients and formulations, contract laboratories and universities) to evaluate alternative raw materials and technologies.
• Conduct process studies on commercial or experimental formulations
• Prepare formulations for field and regulatory studies
• Support management of chemical inventory and chemical waste
• Identify lab equipment to facilitate lab safety and project efficiency
• Support establishment of trade secrets, patents, etc., involving formulations
• 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

Education:

• Masters or Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Chemical & Process engineering or related fields.
 

Experience / Skills / Abilities:

• 3-5 years of chemical laboratory experience (industrial or academic) in preparing formulations for agriculture, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, cleaners, or food, or personal care industries 
 

Job Expectations / Working Conditions:

• 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 prioritize time and tasks and to work in a busy environment
• Flexibility to learn new tasks and skills
• Have good organizational and communication skills