Associate Scientist, Formulations

• →Plan, execute, and document formulation research for new product development and lifecycle management of nutritional, biological, polymer, and small molecule-based products.
• →Analyze and interpret experimental results, and share findings through technical reports, presentations, graphs, and data summaries.
• →Provide technical support to cross-functional partners in Product Development, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Commercial.
• →Support scale-up and technology transfer by working with manufacturing teams to evaluate formulation robustness and production feasibility.
• →Develop, validate, document, and improve laboratory methods, SOPs, work instructions, and testing protocols.
• →Maintain accurate lab records and electronic laboratory notebooks that support intellectual property and patent filings.
• →Prepare and coordinate formulation samples for lab evaluations, greenhouse testing, field trials, and external collaborators.
• →Manage formulation databases, technical records, and research data.
• →Identify, evaluate, and procure lab materials, equipment, and instrumentation.
• →Participate in lab safety programs, audits, inspections, inventory management, and shipping activities.
• →Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Agricultural Sciences, or a related discipline with 2-5 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree in a related scientific discipline with 1-3 years of relevant industry experience.
• Knowledge of agricultural formulations, formulation chemistry, and product development principles.
• Experience evaluating the physical and chemical properties of formulations.
• Experience operating standard laboratory equipment and analytical instrumentation.
• Ability to independently execute experimental programs and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and data interpretation skills.
• Strong organizational, communication, and technical writing skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to obtain hazardous materials shipping certification when required.

• Experience in formulation development, product development, or applied chemistry in an industrial R&D environment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.