Location: Yuma, Arizona
Reports to: Formulation Development Center Manager
General, Posting:
Our Research and Development group seeks a Laboratory Technician to:
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Support product changes and ingredient substitution projects in line with business needs
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Support production novation projects and execution laboratory formulation and analytical processes
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Provide laboratory support for stake holders in the above, e.g. Quality and Manufacturing functions
Essential Roles, Activities:
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Support key functions in Operations such as quality and procurement in the changing of formulation ingredients as defined by business need.
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Conduct physical and chemical testing of commercial or experimental formulations of crop protection products
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Check chemical stability of formulations with analytical tests (LC,GCand GC-MS) and interpret analytical outputs. Work diligently and efficiently, optimizing the process for ingredient changes focusing on throughput and quality.
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Provide a record of compositions, test results, methods etc. in lab documented reports
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Prepare reports, presentation son results of laboratory testing
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Collaborate with internal function across the company such as (Marketing, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Legal) to resolve issues, compatible with project success criteria and timelines.
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Conduct process studies on commercial or experimental formulations
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Prepare formulations for field and regulatory studies
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Support management of chemical inventory and chemical waste
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Identify lab equipment to facilitate lab safety and project efficiency
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Support establishment of trade secrets, patents, etc., involving formulations
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Work in accordance with established SOP’s and procedures
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Input into process improvements and working practices
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Travel (<10% of time) to attend conferences, field tests, manufacturing trials, and training
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Education:
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Bachelors degree(or equivalent)in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Chemical & Process engineering or related fields.
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Experience:
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3-5 years of chemical laboratory experience (industrial or academic) in preparing formulations for agriculture, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, cleaners, or food, or personal care industries
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Qualification:
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hands-on experience with multi-phase mixtures (dispersions, emulsions, etc.)with various formulation production or analytical pieces of equipment
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Ability to work in a team environment
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Working knowledge of Microsoft office applications
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Ability to prioritize time and tasks and to work in a busy environment
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Flexibility to learn new tasks and skills
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Have good organizational and communication skills
