Agricultural Formulations Chemist / Sr. Agricultural Formulations Chemist
Company: CPS, Inc.
Location: Mount Pleasant
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
The responsibilities of the Agricultural Formulations Chemist /
Sr. Agricultural Formulations Chemist will include:
The candidate will successfully complete a 30/60/90-day orientation
period which will involve training on company day to day business
operations, as well as key functions with the formulation
laboratory. This includes company designed laboratory SOPs and
other standardized test methods. A review with the Research and
Development Manager will occur after each 30-day period.
Skilled in the formulation, knowledge of surfactants, emulsifiers,
and dispersants
Skilled in developing and testing new formulas in support of
company's Agricultural product line
Ability to develop, test, and compare formulations for new
additions to our growing product portfolio
Ability to improve current formulations, find innovative and novel
ways to add value, evaluate new and/or raw materials in existing
formulas, manufacture samples for product chemistry, efficacy
studies and field evaluations
A working knowledge of analytical chemistry and titration
techniques
Ability to model concepts and approaches as an individual
researcher and act independently on technical matters
Ability to exercise creativity, foresight, and judgement in
planning, organizing, and guiding research projects
Interpretation, organization, execution, and coordination of
scientific research assignments
Preparation of analyses, reports, and other documentation for
publication or presentation
Serve as principal investigator on single or multiple projects of
complexity and scope and/or delegate tasks to maintain a research
unit
Ability to interact with others and work effectively under pressure
as part of a multi-disciplinary team of individuals
Ability to work on multiple, simultaneous complex projects with
short deadlines and quick, short turnaround tasks while still
producing superior quality work products
Ability to maintain a laboratory notebook, communicate research
findings both verbally and through documentation, and draw
scientific conclusions
Maintain knowledge of current technologies, new chemicals,
equipment, and/or systems
Knowledge of hazardous shipping requirements and the willingness to
learn to ship hazardous materials and research samples
Position Requirements: US Travel and International, possible up to
50% of the time
Interfaces with Company Leaders, Laboratory Staff, Supervision, and
Managers
If you'd like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are
currently working on, please contact Tory Mack at
tmack@cps4jobs.com.
JO: 593.22TM
Technical Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering,
Agricultural Science, Environmental Science, Forensics, Materials
Science
Agricultural Formulations And Applications Testing Experience
Greatly Preferred
Minimum skills and experience (records are required in support of
this requirement):
Experience with formulation equipment and general analytical
equipment in development Agricultural formulations with a knowledge
of pesticide/herbicide formulations and EPA guidelines
Comprehensive knowledge of engineering, scientific, and/or
mathematical concepts and theories in chemistry
Knowledge of the scientific method and the ability to design,
organize, and coordinate research projects. Ability to maintain a
notebook, generate graphs, develop scientific reports, and
manuscripts based on original research
Ability to utilize statistics and statistical software
Knowledge of management principles and practices
Ability to design, develop and deliver presentations
Skill in organizing resources, establishing priorities, and
multi-tasking on several projects
If you'd like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are
currently working on, please contact Tory Mack at
tmack@cps4jobs.com.
JO: 593.22TM
Keywords: CPS, Inc., Pittsburgh , Agricultural Formulations Chemist / Sr. Agricultural Formulations Chemist, Other , Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania
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