Seed Treatment Scientist-Curran, IL

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Full Time Pleasant Plains, IL, US

8 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $55,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

BRANDT Discovery and Innovation, LLC is seeking a highly motivated Seed Treatment Scientist to support the development, optimization, testing, and quality control of dry powder seed treatment technologies and seed-applied products. Working under the direction of the Seed Lab Manager, this role will contribute to formulation development, analytical testing, manufacturing support, and quality assurance activities that support BRANDT's seed treatment innovation pipeline.

The Seed Treatment Scientist will assist in the development and commercialization of dry powder seed treatment technologies, including fluency agents, biological carriers, nutrient-based seed treatments, and other seed-applied solutions designed to improve seed handling, planting performance, and crop establishment. This position will work closely with the Seed Lab Manager, Technical Agronomy Team, manufacturing personnel, and commercial teams to evaluate product performance, support production quality systems, and advance new technologies from concept through commercialization.

This position reports directly to the Seed Lab Manager and operates under their technical guidance and leadership.

• Assist the Seed Lab Manager in the development, optimization, and evaluation of dry powder seed treatment formulations and seed-applied technologies.
• Conduct laboratory research and testing to support the development of fluency agents, anti-static compounds, desiccants, microbial carriers, biostimulants, fertilizers, micronutrients, and plant growth regulators (PGRs).
• Evaluate new raw materials, carriers, and formulation technologies for product performance, manufacturability, and quality.
• Support formulation scale‑up activities from laboratory development to pilot and commercial production.
• Assist in troubleshooting formulation and production challenges to improve product consistency and performance.

• Support the daily operation and maintenance of the Seed Treatment Formulation and Quality Control Laboratory.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, testing instruments, and analytical systems.
• Ensure accurate documentation of laboratory procedures, test results, and product evaluations.
• Follow and assist in the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs), testing methods, and quality protocols.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient laboratory environment.

• Perform quality control testing on raw materials, in‑process materials, and finished products to ensure compliance with product specifications.
• Assist in developing and maintaining product specifications and quality standards for commercial production.
• Support manufacturing teams by providing technical assistance related to formulation performance and quality requirements.
• Participate in investigations of quality‑related issues and recommend corrective actions when appropriate.
• Maintain quality records and laboratory documentation to support production and product stewardship requirements.

• Conduct and interpret testing related to:
  • Flowability and powder flow characteristics
  • Static charge generation and mitigation
  • Cohesion and powder handling properties
  • Dust‑off and adsorption characteristics
  • Product stability and storage performance

• Work closely with the Technical Agronomy Team to support greenhouse, field, and commercial evaluations of seed treatment products.
• Assist with coordinating sample preparation and shipments for customers, research cooperators, and field trials.
• Provide technical support and product knowledge to customers, growers, and sales personnel under the guidance of the Seed Lab Manager.
• Support the preparation of technical reports, product…