The Laboratory Technician will support innovation projects and execute lab formulation and analytical processes as well as provide lab support of projects from Quality and Manufacturing functions.
Job Status:
- Full-Time-Yuma AZ
- Salaried
- Exempt
- Reports to: Formulation Development Center Manager
Role Responsibilities:
- Conduct physical and chemical testing of commercial or experimental formulations of crop protection
- Check chemical stability of formulations with analytical tests (LC, GC and GC-MS) 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 functions across the company such as (Marketing, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and 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 SOP’s and procedures
- Input into process improvements and working practices
- Travel (<10% of time) to attend conferences, field tests, manufacturing trials, and training
Education:
- Masters or Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Chemical & Process engineering or related fields.
Experience / Skills / Abilities:
- 3-5 years of chemical laboratory experience (industrial or academic) in preparing formulations for agriculture, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, cleaners, or food, or personal care industries
Job Expectations / Working Conditions:
- Hands-on experience with multi-phase 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
- Flexibility to learn new tasks and skills
- Have good organizational and communication skills
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Last updated on Jan 2, 2025