Research Scientist - Agronomy
Research Scientist - Agronomy
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Job Description
WE ARE MINDFUL ORIGINAL & BOLD
Phospholutions Inc. is an awardwinningand venturebacked agtechstartup company enhancing global phosphorus use. Phospholutions is experiencing exponential growth with the recent launch of their proprietary RhizoSorb technology helping reduce the environmental impact of fertilizers and helping growers achieve more from their crop inputs.
Headquartered in State College PA Phospholutions is growing their team to support the commercial launch of RhizoSorb technology following multiple years of successful field trials three decades of academic research and backed by leading industry investors with a Research Scientist Agronomy in State College PA.
ROLE OBJECTIVE
We value energy passion authenticity creativityand results! The individual hired for this position will assume ownership of and perform a diverse range of tasks becoming an essential business partner to the Research & Development (R&D) team overseeing designing and achieving critical research and development objectives and strategies by serving as an Agronomy subject matter expert.
With a focus on the responsible ecological use of phosphorus this position will lead internal colleagues regarding greenhouse and agronomy studies/projects and be instrumental in research planning and data analysis. Among other responsibilities this role will develop technical verbal and written reports and presentations for both internal and external partners charting progress on goals milestones and research findings as well as manage greenhouse studies and operations and assist in the preparation of grant applications. This position will supervise and mentor Research Associates and Technicians and/or Interns and provide daytoday directions related to research tasks. The Research Scientist will report to our Vice President of Research and Development.
KEY RESPONSBILITIES
Research & Development:
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES
Core Competencies:
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
LOCATION
This position is in State College PA with occasional travel for research projects conferences and to act as a technical liaison.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Phospholutions Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation familial status gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
Phospholutions Inc. is an awardwinningand venturebacked agtechstartup company enhancing global phosphorus use. Phospholutions is experiencing exponential growth with the recent launch of their proprietary RhizoSorb technology helping reduce the environmental impact of fertilizers and helping growers achieve more from their crop inputs.
Headquartered in State College PA Phospholutions is growing their team to support the commercial launch of RhizoSorb technology following multiple years of successful field trials three decades of academic research and backed by leading industry investors with a Research Scientist Agronomy in State College PA.
ROLE OBJECTIVE
We value energy passion authenticity creativityand results! The individual hired for this position will assume ownership of and perform a diverse range of tasks becoming an essential business partner to the Research & Development (R&D) team overseeing designing and achieving critical research and development objectives and strategies by serving as an Agronomy subject matter expert.
With a focus on the responsible ecological use of phosphorus this position will lead internal colleagues regarding greenhouse and agronomy studies/projects and be instrumental in research planning and data analysis. Among other responsibilities this role will develop technical verbal and written reports and presentations for both internal and external partners charting progress on goals milestones and research findings as well as manage greenhouse studies and operations and assist in the preparation of grant applications. This position will supervise and mentor Research Associates and Technicians and/or Interns and provide daytoday directions related to research tasks. The Research Scientist will report to our Vice President of Research and Development.
KEY RESPONSBILITIES
Research & Development:
- Direct daytoday research project activities and act as internal resource for technical information pertaining to products plant science soil science agriculture and agronomy
- Manage greenhouse studies and operations
- Generate invention disclosures and new patentable ideas and assist in progress through steps of patent process
- Conduct and supervise research; analyze data toward project direction goals and milestones; write technical reports and create presentations
- Identify evaluate and suggest improvements to new and existing products to better meet company goals of responsible global management or phosphorus in agriculture
- Gather evaluate and summarize new product functions and the scientific information to back up claims that will be made on products
- Prepare verbal and written reports and presentations to communicate research findings to scientists executive suite colleagues academics and the lay public
- Apply for grants to fund research prior to commercialization and support grant studies in the lab greenhouse etc.
- Compose proposals to government agencies and commercial institutions
- Identify pursue and maintain collaborative efforts/relationships with industry CRO academic and other strategic partners
- Collaborate with internal and external research teams and our internal commercial team
- Keep abreast of relevant scientific and technical developments
- Practice and maintain updated lab and greenhouse safety procedures and safe handling of materials
- Supervise and mentor Research Associates and Technicians and/or interns
- Manage a portion of the R&D budget
- Maintain a high level of scientific integrity and safety for self and team
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES
Core Competencies:
- Strong knowledge of plant and soil science and an understanding of standard agronomic practices
- Capable of maintaining a high level of scientific integrity laboratory and greenhouse safety
- Demonstrated success managing time and prioritizing work requests
- Strong scientific skills and math skills including the use of statistics formulas charts and tables
- Ability to supervise communicate collaborate and build strong working relationships with others
- Deductive and inductive reasoning
- Critical thinking and problemsolving skills
- Project management skills
- Ability to work independently in a fastpaced performancedriven environment and assume personal ownership of R&D activities outcomes and goals
- Strong verbal and written communication skills including mastery of correct grammar spelling punctuation syntax and tone
- Ph.D. in Agronomy Plant Science Soil Science or a related field from an accredited university or college
- Experience in agronomy/fertility phosphorus use efficiency or related industry
- Demonstrated experience with protocol and research study development
- Experience evaluating and developing models for environmental nutrient flows and LCA carbon footprint analysis preferred
- Experience with soil columns and/or chromatography preferred
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. This company does not sponsor applicants for work visas
- Valid drivers license and ability to travel to multiple work locations as needed
- Demonstrated laboratory and greenhouse research and management experience
- Proficient in statistics and graphic software(s)
- Day1 Expertlevel proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook Excel PowerPoint and Word)
- Background checks (criminal/education/employment/reference/credit/DMV) will be performed; results must be satisfactory to the company.
- If hired must adhere to all company policies and procedures and other prescribed best practices/industry standards
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Must be able to lift 50 to 60 pounds as needed
- Frequent sitting standing moving forward/back/sidetoside and working around greenhouse and laboratory equipment; where exposure to electrical currents vibrations fumes odors dusts gases chemicals oils sealants solvents and other compounds is possible
- Ability to work in an area where pesticides are used
LOCATION
This position is in State College PA with occasional travel for research projects conferences and to act as a technical liaison.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This is an IMMEDIATE opportunity BUT we are looking for an awesome new team member so the position will remain open until filled.
- Our company utilizes EVerify to verify employment eligibility. You can learn about this program by visiting the EVerify website.
- The Company reserves the right to alter change modify and/or terminate this job posting at any time without notice or obligation. No recruiters please; principal applicants only.
Phospholutions Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation familial status gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please send an email toemailprotectedand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.Required Experience:
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