Laboratory Technician

The Laboratory Technician will support innovation projects and execute lab formulation and analytical processes as well as provide lab support of projects from Quality and Manufacturing functions.

Job Status:

• Full-Time-Yuma AZ
• Salaried
• Exempt
• Reports to:  Formulation Development Center Manager

Role Responsibilities:

• Conduct physical and chemical testing of commercial or experimental formulations of crop protection
• Check chemical stability of formulations with analytical tests (LC, GC and GC-MS) and interpret analytical outputs.
• Provide a record of compositions, test results, methods etc. in lab notebooks
• Prepare reports, presentations on results of laboratory testing
• Collaborate with internal functions across the company such as (Marketing, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Legal) to resolve issues, compatible with project success criteria and timelines.
• Collaborate with external companies (suppliers of ingredients, toll manufacturers of agricultural active ingredients and formulations, contract laboratories and universities) to evaluate alternative raw materials and technologies.
• Conduct process studies on commercial or experimental formulations
• Prepare formulations for field and regulatory studies
• Support management of chemical inventory and chemical waste
• Identify lab equipment to facilitate lab safety and project efficiency
• Support establishment of trade secrets, patents, etc., involving formulations
• Work in accordance with established SOP’s and procedures
• Input into process improvements and working practices
• Travel (<10% of time) to attend conferences, field tests, manufacturing trials, and training

Education:

• Masters or Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Chemical & Process engineering or related fields.   Experience / Skills / Abilities:
• 3-5 years of chemical laboratory experience (industrial or academic) in preparing formulations for agriculture, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, cleaners, or food, or personal care industries   Job Expectations / Working Conditions:
• Hands-on experience with multi-phase mixtures (dispersions, emulsions, etc.) with various formulation production or analytical piece of equipment
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office applications
• Ability to prioritize time and tasks and to work in a busy environment
• Flexibility to learn new tasks and skills
• Have good organizational and communication skills