Formulation Chemist (PhD)

Job Details Job Location: Raleigh Lab - Raleigh, NC 27606
Position Type: Full Time
Job Shift: Day
Research
Summary The Formulation Chemist is a high-level position within the Synsus, Private Label Partners Development team. The Formulation Chemist will collaborate with other Synsus personnel in efforts with liquid fertilizer technology and other innovation technology - including developing new products, improving upon existing products, and evaluating upcoming technologies for their fit within Synsus. The Formulation Chemist will also assist QA/QC Chemists in developing testing methodologies and protocols, and work in collaboration with other chemists on the Product Development team. He/she will also serve as a technical resource for the sales organization and other departments within the company, periodically traveling as needed to help with agronomic meetings, technical assistance, and conference attendance. The Formulation Chemist will be one of the key fertilizer formulation experts within Synsus, Private Label Partners.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities With input from product development, sales and customers, develop new fertilizer & innovation products for sale within the Synsus customer base.
Work as a collective team with the Product Development group, offering assistance where needed on a wide variety of projects.
Work with the QA/QC chemists at the production labs to collaborate on proper testing and analysis methods.
Stay up to date on industry news, competitive product lines, and pricing trends.
Serve as one of the key fertilizer experts within Synsus.
Qualifications Familiarity with standard chemistry lab equipment - HPLC, ICP, GC-MS, LUMiSizer, pH Meter, etc.
Travel and work on the road as required. Travel approximately 20%.
PhD preferred.
10+ years’ work experience in plant nutrition formulation/development desired.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to accommodate individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of the job the employee works in a lab and a manufacturing environment and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.
Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

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