Our Research and Development group seeks a Laboratory Technician to:
Support innovation projects and execute lab formulation processes
Provide lab support of projects from Quality and Manufacturing functions
Essential Roles and Activities
Conduct physical and chemical testing of commercial or experimental formulations of crop protection
Check chemical stability of formulations with analytical tests (LC GC GCMS) 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 function across the company such as (Marketing Quality Manufacturing Supply Chain 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 SOPs and procedures
Input into process improvements and working practices
Travel <10 of time) to attend conferences field tests manufacturing trials and training
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Education: Three years degree course/Bachelors degree or similar (high school diploma) in Chemistry Industrial Chemistry Chemical & Process engineering or related fields.
Experience: 15 years of chemical laboratory experience (industrial or academic) in preparing formulations for agriculture cosmetics pharmaceutical cleaners or food or personal care industries
Desired Qualifications
Handson experience with multiphase 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
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