Associate R&D Scientist in Applications Technology

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FMC Corporation is a global leader in agricultural sciences, driven by our purpose:
Innovation for Agriculture. Solutions for the Planet. We are passionate about the power of science to solve agriculture’s biggest challenges. With one of the most productive and diversified pipelines in the industry, FMC is delivering cutting-edge and next-generation crop protection technologies – including Dodhylex(TM) active, Isoflex(TM) active, rimisoxafen, and fluindapyr – to help farmers increase the productivity and resilience of their land.

Our employees are at the heart of this innovation. We’re looking for bold thinkers and collaborative doers. At FMC, your ideas matter. From day one, you’ll contribute to meaningful work that drives progress in agriculture, supported by a culture that values integrity, safety, respect, and results. Join us in advancing the future of agriculture. Together, we’re building a more resilient planet – one innovation at a time.
** NOTICE OF JOB VACANCY
**** Associate R&D Scientist in Applications Technology
**** Duties****:
** Contribute to engineering design and development across a variety of product application, handling, storage and packaging systems. Work with the Application Technology Group located at the FMC Stine R&D center in Newark, DE. Work within a collaborative team consisting of project managers, biologists, chemists, formulation scientists, regulatory staffs, field development reps, marketing and sales. Operate multiple laboratory instrumentations and advanced imaging systems, ensure databases accurately recorded and properly maintained in accordance with guidelines.

Plan and carry out trials relevant to formulation interactions with various product delivery systems for weed, disease, nematode, and insect control, etc. Record, analyze and interpret data, prepare technical reports and laboratory documents such as SOP, LPHA and technical reviews. Provide urgent technical assistance according to customer requests. Coordinate with team members to ensure that projects are run efficiently, effectively, and on schedule.

Keep up to date with scientific and research developments, field machinery systems, global agricultural industry trends. Assist in laboratory management and implement high safety standards. Guide Technologist related to proprietary Spectral Imaging Project. Serve as Subject Matter Expert on various Application Technologies. Serve as guardian Applications Technology specialist to various pesticide subteams.
** Requirements**:
Requires Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field of study, and 2 years of experience as an Associate R&D Scientist or a similar role working in Research and Development in the chemical or agriculture industry. Will accept Master’s degree and 0 year of experience in lieu of Bachelor and 2 years of experience.

Requires experience with each of the following: experience in at least one of the following areas, including: laboratory instrumentation, automation and control, image acquisition and analysis (hyperspectral and multspectral), product dispensing and delivery, and farm machinery design; experience with technical application of engineering principles and safety awareness; experience with fluid flow and handling system, controller design (microcontroller or PLC), or sensing technology;

experience with programming language such as Python or Matlab; experience with chemistry or formulation; experience with engineering drawing such as Creo, Solid Works, AutoCAD, etc.; experience with diagnosing and troubleshooting of electronic systems and sensors; experience with operation of greenhouses or growth chambers; and experience in fabrication such as 3D prototyping, CNC fabrication or PCB circuit board design.
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* Employer:

** FMC Corporation
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* Work Location:

** 1090 Elkton Road, Newark, DE 19711
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* Hours:

** M-F, 40 hours/week
** Salary:**…