Formulation Scientist - Agrochemical

Formulation Scientist - Agrochemical

Location:

Salisbury, NC
Relocation assistance available

Employment Type:

Full-Time
Compensation:
Competitive salary commensurate with experience + full benefits

A global specialty chemicals company is seeking a Formulation Scientist to join its Agrochemical R&D team in Salisbury, NC. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast‑paced, highly technical environment focused on developing and commercializing formulation additives for crop protection applications.

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience developing and optimizing agrochemical formulations and a strong understanding of surfactant systems, emulsions, dispersions, and formulation stability. This position provides strong technical ownership and visibility, with opportunities to contribute directly to commercial product development.

• Develop and optimize agrochemical formulations including emulsifiable concentrates (EC), suspension concentrates (SC), oil dispersions (OD), water‑dispersible granules (WG), wettable powders (WP), and related systems
• Conduct laboratory formulation work including preparation, stability evaluation, and performance testing
• Support product scale‑up from laboratory to pilot and production scale
• Evaluate raw materials and surfactant systems to improve formulation performance and stability
• Generate technical data, maintain accurate lab records, and prepare technical reports
• Collaborate with internal technical, commercial, and manufacturing teams to support product development and commercialization
• Provide technical support and solutions to address customer formulation challenges
• Assist in the development of new products aligned with market and customer needs

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Materials Science, or related scientific field (advanced degree preferred)
• 3‑5+ years of formulation experience in agrochemicals, crop protection, pesticides, adjuvants, or related specialty chemicals
• Experience with formulation types such as EC, SC, OD, WG, WP, or similar systems preferred
• Strong knowledge of surfactants, emulsions, dispersions, and formulation stability principles
• Familiarity with agrochemical formulation testing and characterization methods is highly desirable
• Strong laboratory skills and experience with formulation scale‑up
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and teamwork skills

• Opportunity to work on commercially impactful formulation technologies
• Strong technical ownership and career growth potential
• Collaborative and innovation‑focused R&D environment
• Competitive compensation and full benefits package
• Relocation assistance available

This is an excellent opportunity for a formulation scientist seeking to grow their career within the agrochemical and specialty chemicals industry.