Principal Scientist Formulation

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The primary responsibility of this role, as principal scientist formulation, is to provide leadership in formulation development of biologicals for agricultural application. The ideal candidate is highly versatile, energetic and has extensive technical background and excellent organizational and communication skills and the ability to work in collaborative environments.

The incumbent will:

• Provide technical leadership in formulation technology for biologicals
• Manage day-to-day formulation research operations
• Develop research strategies, approaches and plans for formulation projects
• Develop practical and cost-effective formulations that enable commercialization of biological products
• Evaluate formulation options, technical feasibilities, and costs for new projects
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and technicians in fermentation and other departments.

The selected candidate is required to possess the following:

• Ph.D. with a minimum of 6 years of industrial experience in formulation for agricultural applications including 2 years of supervisory experience in industrial settings
• Proven track record of effective team building and people management skills
• Excellent organizational and communication skills and the ability to work in collaborative environments
• Extensive experience in agricultural chemical or microbial product formulations
• Demonstrated track record in the development of formulation processes such as spray drying, freeze drying, granulation, and micro emulsions
• Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in various formulation formats
• Experience in developing and drafting technical documentations for product registration
• Working knowledge in application/delivery systems
• Ability to analyze and interpret business and scientific periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and government regulations.

Salary and grade level will be commensurate with experience and/or education level.

Note:

The qualifications are already listed in the job description and are not repeated here to avoid duplication.

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