Formulation Development Expert
This role is key to turning innovative active ingredients into crop protection products designed to support farmers in producing healthy, nutritious food and leading the transition to a more sustainable agriculture.
* Working in the laboratory, you will be planning and conducting experimental programs to support various projects, working largely independently with the support of your team leader.
* Partnering with colleagues from other functions as part of multi-disciplinary project teams (Chemistry, Biology, Analytical Science, Regulatory).
* Reporting, recording and presenting data to technical and business teams, influencing key projects' decisions and directions.
* Planning, designing and executing experimental studies needed for the development of formulations based on new and/or existing active ingredients.
* Owning and maintaining part of the team portfolio of formulations as Formulation Product Champion (Specifications, quality...)
* Applying scientific theories, principles & techniques to solve technical problems encountered during development activities.
* Generating & implementing innovative ideas/methods/technologies to support the delivery of formulations meeting pre-defined design requirements.
* Providing technical support to manufacturing sites and customer-facing business units to support P&S initiatives and being a proactive FD ambassador within and outside PT&E Function.
* Managing and prioritizing several technical projects simultaneously.
* Delivering outcomes/outputs according to agreed timelines by implementing new working practices or tools.
Qualifications
* PhD (Postdoc experience beneficial) or Master's degree (with relevant work experience) in applied life sciences (agrochemistry, pharmaceutical, food, paint, cosmetics sciences etc., physical chemistry, chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology) or chemical/process engineering.
* Demonstrated language skills in English (at least C1) and German (at least B2).
* Knowledge of several formulation types and technologies as well as experience with scale-up and manufacturing requirements is beneficial.
* Fundamental understanding of physical chemistry and colloid science and a scientific approach to generate & implement innovative ideas/methods/technologies to support the delivery of formulations meeting the requirements.
* Good organization skills, scientific curiosity and an ability to solve technical problems are all critical to the role.
* Ability to establish a personal network across functions, support implementation of new working practices or tools by showing their value to others.
* Team player: Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal skills, team-oriented, dependable with an ability to give and follow detailed verbal and written instruction.
* Able to work in a fast-paced environment: self-motivated, able to manage several projects with a large variety of tasks, meeting timelines efficiently.
* Empowered decision making: ability to take ownership and drive decision making down to the lowest appropriate level.
* Enterprise mindset: considers the impact of their efforts on the entire organization rather than on single team or function.
* Informed risk taking: Takes calculated, informed risks by leveraging a minimum viable product approach and challenging any work that does not add value.
Benefits
* Superb working environment with an open culture and diverse workforce where new ideas are always welcome.
* The opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced employees and gain scientific and technical excellence.
* Learning culture and wide range of training options.
* Competitive pension fund plan, attractive bonus system, onsite doctor, fitness room, canteen, and other benefits.
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