Research and Development Chemist

Brief Description

Bring Your Curiosity. Advance Innovation. Make an Impact. Are you a chemist who enjoys hands-on research, solving complex problems, and seeing your work turn into real-world solutions?

At Agro Liquid
, we’re looking for a Research & Development Chemist to join our Innovation team in St. Johns, Michigan. In this role, you’ll contribute to the development and improvement of innovative plant nutrition products that help growers maximize crop performance. You’ll work alongside a collaborative team of scientists and technical experts, conducting laboratory research, exploring new technologies, and helping move product concepts from initial formulation through testing and commercialization.

• Develop, test, and improve liquid fertilizer formulations, including macronutrient, micronutrient, humic, and fulvic technologies.
• Conduct hands‑on laboratory experiments and compatibility testing.
• Analyze experimental results, document findings, and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with scientists and research teams on greenhouse and field research initiatives.
• Support manufacturing scale‑up, quality testing, and troubleshooting to ensure product consistency and performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Soil Science, Environmental Science, or a related scientific field with a strong chemistry foundation.
• 3+ years of experience in applied research, wet chemistry, fertilizer formulation, or product development preferred.
• Strong laboratory skills and understanding of chemical interactions, formulation stability, and analytical testing.
• Experience interpreting research data, solving technical challenges, and maintaining accurate documentation.
• A curious, analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment.
• Experience with agricultural chemistry, plant nutrition, humic and fulvic substances, or manufacturing processes is especially valuable.

We provide a complete compensation package to our employees that supports them from hire to retire.

• Compensation commensurate to skills and experience
• Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and more
• Bonus opportunities
• 401K retirement plan with employer contribution
• Work Life balance with paid time off and holidays
• Training, Development & Tuition Program to support continued learning
• Incentive Trip like no other based on service years

At Agro Liquid, innovation isn’t just about what happens in the laboratory — it’s about creating meaningful solutions that make a difference in agriculture.

As part of our Innovation team, you’ll have the opportunity to work across multiple scientific disciplines, contribute to new product development, collaborate with experienced professionals, and see the practical results of your work.

We offer the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing, family-owned agricultural company that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation.

Ready to put your chemistry expertise to work in an environment where your ideas and contributions matter?