Customer Technical Service (CTS) Application Scientist - Agronomy

Roquette is a family‑owned global leader in plant‑based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients, driving sustainable agricultural practice through the use of plant‑derived raw materials. This position is located in Geneva, IL. Compensation: The current salary range for this role is estimated to be $100,000–135,000, with possible performance‑based incentive compensation. What You’ll Do: Lead agronomy customer studies in collaboration with researchers (internal and external), and conduct in‑depth analysis of trial data to demonstrate the functional value of our solutions (including current product range, market extension, and new product development). Develop application solutions to support customer needs based on scientific evidence and relationships between function and structure/composition. Support customers’ trials with a high degree of technical challenge to improve our customer support, our solutions, and to develop new solutions. Contribute to innovation projects and new product developments. Provide support to Marketing and Regulatory teams as Agriscience solutions are brought to market. Create and animate training and product promotion materials for sales, distributors, customers, and/or go‑to‑market resources. Study market trends and assess various agriculture market sub‑segments to tailor solutions and drive approach to commercial success. Develop policies, procedures, documentation, and facilitate training on current and new processes across the global CTS and R&D team. Practice due diligence in keeping records with proper documentation to facilitate innovation and protect value through patenting of our solutions. Deliver technical seminars on product and process solutions at customer and large group settings. Contribute to a safe and environmentally friendly workplace and comply with Roquette’s safety policies and SOP. What You’ll Need: Required: MS or PhD in Agronomy, Horticulture, Sustainable Ag, Crop Science, or a related field from an accredited college or university. Preferred: Four (4) to six (6) years in Ag product development or support. Diverse knowledge and experience with specialty ingredients for the agriculture and horticulture markets. Direct customer support experience a plus. Managerial: Leadership, project management, able to coach. Experience as a technical leader to coordinate and execute cross‑functional projects. Resourceful, effective team player, with ability to work with some autonomy. Some travel, including international travel, may be required. AAP/EEO Statement Roquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. AAP, EEO, Drug‑Free Workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr Roquette