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VM Agritech Inc lists this Sr Formulation Scientist opportunity in city of geneva, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Sr Formulation Scientist
D6000 - R&D FullTime Professional NY, Geneva, NY, US
Salary Range:
$80,000.00 To $120,000.00 Annually
Senior Formulation Scientist
Location: Geneva, NY
Reports To: Chief Chemist
Employment Type: Full-Time
About VM Agritech (VMA)
At VM Agritech, we develop science-driven products that protect the health of plants, people, and soil. Our innovations deliver powerful results without compromising what matters. We provide solutions that are effective against pathogens and supportive of healthier plants, people, and ecosystems.
Position Summary
The science apparatus at VMA exists to innovate and commercialize new agrochemicals. Scientists within that apparatus contribute to its value by originating and patent-protecting novel compositions of matter, investigating their use cases through a combined program of laboratory and field testing, securing regulatory approval in the US and abroad for the most compelling entities and use cases, transferring registered products into commercial manufacturing, and supporting other functions within VMA as a technical SME.
Key Responsibilities
We want to hire a Senior Formulation Scientist who will:
Assess the current state-of-the-art of agrochemical formulations through the consumption of scientific, patent, and popular literature
Based on that assessment, rationally design new commercially viable formulations to either complement or obsolete entries in VMA’s current catalogThese compositions are generally delivery systems for either fine or specialty organic or inorganic small molecules or polymers, or biogenic large molecules or microbes
The most desirable format will vary based on the use case – e.g., they may be either waterborne, solid or liquid dispersions, emulsions or other colloids, or pelletized solids
Prepare test samples of candidate agrochemical compositions for laboratory and field testing
Specify, procure, and maintain laboratory and other capital equipment
Develop and operate methods to assay agrochemical lead compounds, e.g., for efficacy against a pathogen in vitro, for chemical compatibility with tank mix partners, for suitability as a spray adjuvant, and in other capacities as required
Usually in consultation with other functions within VMA, define the scope of work for collaborations with external organizations, including colleges / universities, contract research labs / farms, toll manufacturers, consultants, and other service providers
Continually update VMA’s marketing and training material with new results from internal and external research and development
Collect the results of VMA’s research programs for dissemination in various forms – e.g., marketing and training material, patent applications, journal and extension articles, and regulatory filings
Travel to visit and sometimes present at customers, suppliers, manufacturing partners, grower meetings, field days, conferences, and expositions
Comply with federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, to include maintaining required certifications and licenses, and staying current on other required workplace training
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education:
A minimum of a bachelor's degree in a natural science is required
An advanced degree is preferred, especially in, e.g., cosmetics, pharmaceutics, chemistry, chemical engineering
Experience:
A minimum of 6 years postbaccalaureate experience, including graduate education, is required
Recent experience in agrochemicals is preferable, but not essential
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
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