Job Description
You will be responsible for the development and evaluation of new chemical & natural products, biopesticide & biostimulant formulations, plus there will be opportunities to conduct research into novel technologies aimed at meeting unmet industry needs.
Requirements :
1. At least 3 years’ experience in the development of, preferably, crop protection formulations, although formulation development experience from other industry sectors, e.g. detergents, cosmetics & biocides, will be considered.
2. Recent proven experience of developing innovative solutions to complex formulation development challenges.
3. Excellent project management skills – delivering projects on time, and on budget.
4. Exceptional team working skills – liaising directly with clients, colleagues & suppliers.
5. Demonstrable skills in supervising, developing & mentoring less experienced staff
6. Recent proven experience of the requirements for safe working in a Chemistry laboratory, including COSHH & Risk assessments
7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
8. Ability to act as a GLP Study Director for e.g. formulation Phys-chem & storage stability studies
9. Good IT skills
10. Ability to use extensive knowledge & experience to identify research topics that may lead to patentable inventions benefitting.
11. Well-...