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