Job Description
Job Title – Associate Chemist - Formulation Technology
Location – Triangle Park, NC 27709
Shift: 8am-5pm
Pay Rate: $26/hr
12 Months Contract
Job Details:
Qualifications:
- Minimum Experience Required:
- B.S. in a scientific discipline such as chemistry or chemical engineering
- Fundamental knowledge of formulation science, chemistry, and/or product developmentDemonstrated hands-on laboratory skills, either in an academic or industrial environment
- Ability to adapt existing laboratory techniques and equipment, and contribute original ideas
- Multi-task oriented and able to manage tight deadline demands
- Team player with ability to build working relationships across functions and locations
- Solid written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Serious safety focus, attention to detail, problem solving and critical thinking skills Technical Competencies:
- Practical Laboratory Skills
- Formulation Science and Product Development
- Polymer Chemistry, Colloids, and/or Surface Science Assets:
- Experience with seed application testing - flowability, dust-off, plant ability, abrasion.
- Experience with physical characterization techniques (viscosity, particle size analysis, density measurements, pH, etc...)
Responsibilities:
- Associate Chemist - Formulation Technology DESCRIPTION This role supports Global Formulation Development - Seed Treatment and Coatings.
- The main focus of the position is to conduct formulation lab activities that support the development and manufacture of new products and formulations for Seed Treatment Coatings.
- The qualifying individual will be required to assist in designing and executing experiments, as well as interpreting laboratory results. Experience with safe laboratory practices, sample preparation techniques, quantitative analysis, data acquisition/interpretation, and report writing is required.
- This individual will work under moderate supervision as a member of a multi-disciplinary research team in Global Formulation Technology, Seed Treatment and Coatings.
Responsibilities:
- The candidate will be required to perform a variety of well-defined formulation and characterization tests. This may include the operation of specialized characterization and application instruments/equipment.
- With supervision, the individual must be capable of analyzing, planning, and implementing test methods to help develop viable technical solutions. The candidate is also expected to be able to recognize and communicate potential technical hurdles and propose a solution-oriented path forward.
- Must possess strong communication skills. Can effectively communicate experimental findings in presentations and reports. Will be asked to document results and draft manuscripts to support manufacturing.
- Strong team participation. Will liaise closely with key stakeholders from biology, application technology, and marketing. Demonstrates ability to understand project needs and can communicate across disciplines.
- Understands safe lab practices and maintains accurate laboratory records. Clearances:
- Some activities may require the use of a half mask style respirator. Typical use is 5-15 minutes.
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