Formulation Chemist
Audubon, Pennsylvania, United States
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Job Summary: The role of the Formulation Chemist will be to develop and test formulations in support of UPL’s portfolio and new products, develop, test and compare formulations for new AI additions to portfolio, improve current formulations, find innovative and novel ways to add value, evaluate new AI’s and/or raw materials in existing formulations, manufacture samples for product chemistry, efficacy studies and field evaluation as needed and understand and implement federal and global mandated formulations changes.
Required Skills/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Science and minimum 3 years’ formulation lab experience.
- Experience with formulation equipment and general analytical equipment in developing Ag formulations with a knowledge of pesticide formulations and EPA/PMRA/REACH requirements.
- Experience working in a fast-paced laboratory environment working in a collaborative team environment with other disciplines and global units.
- Must have a working knowledge of industry manufacturing techniques and capabilities and work with the manufacturing group to optimize the manufacturing process for new formulations.
- Good computer skills, proficient in Microsoft office.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
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60% |
Formulation Development, but not limited to:
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20% |
Manufacture sample formulations for product chemistry, efficacy studies and sample program as needed. |
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10% |
Schedule and assist with stability studies to support formulations |
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10% |
Author formula cards including Darwin formulas, particularly formulation processes, product specifications and technology transfers. |
100%
KEY COMPETENCIES:
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Productivity/Quality: |
Ability to produce work product that is thorough and accurate |
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Job Knowledge: |
Possesses necessary technical job knowledge and applies it to identifying issues and resolving problems |
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Results Orientation: |
Holds self and others accountable for accomplishing work commitments and deliverables. Understands the targeted results he/she is accountable for and actively strives to achieve them. |
Organization: Plans and schedules work per changing priorities; designs and maintains
effective systems and processes for managing work
We are one team, for maximum impact. One team with shared goals. We all play for the team and no one plays against the team. We have a laser-like focus on what our customers need and want, on anticipating their future needs and on how we can create innovative solutions and experiences for them. #UPLJobs