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Senior Formulation Scientist

Location: Geneva, NY

Reports To: Chief Chemist
Employment Type: Full-Time

About VM Agritech (VMA)
At VM Agritech, we develop science-driven products that protect the health of plants, people, and soil. Our innovations deliver powerful results without compromising what matters. We provide solutions that are effective against pathogens and supportive of healthier plants, people, and ecosystems.

Position Summary

The science apparatus at VMA exists to innovate and commercialize new agrochemicals. Scientists within that apparatus contribute to its value by originating and patent-protecting novel compositions of matter, investigating their use cases through a combined program of laboratory and field testing, securing regulatory approval in the US and abroad for the most compelling entities and use cases, transferring registered products into commercial manufacturing, and supporting other functions within VMA as a technical SME.

Key Responsibilities

We want to hire a Senior Formulation Scientist who will:

Assess the current state-of-the-art of agrochemical formulations through the consumption of scientific, patent, and popular literature

Based on that assessment, rationally design new commercially viable formulations to either complement or obsolete entries in VMA’s current catalog

These compositions are generally delivery systems for either fine or specialty organic or inorganic small molecules or polymers, or biogenic large molecules or microbes
The most desirable format will vary based on the use case – e.g., they may be either waterborne, solid or liquid dispersions, emulsions or other colloids, or pelletized solids

Prepare test samples of candidate agrochemical compositions for laboratory and field testing

Specify, procure, and maintain laboratory and other capital equipment

Develop and operate methods to assay agrochemical lead compounds, e.g., for efficacy against a pathogen in vitro, for chemical compatibility with tank mix partners, for suitability as a spray adjuvant, and in other capacities as required

Usually in consultation with other functions within VMA, define the scope of work for collaborations with external organizations, including colleges / universities, contract research labs / farms, toll manufacturers, consultants, and other service providers

Organize material deliveries for outside collaborators

Continually update VMA’s marketing and training material with new results from internal and external research and development

Collect the results of VMA’s research programs for dissemination in various forms – e.g., marketing and training material, patent applications, journal and extension articles, and regulatory filings

Travel to visit and sometimes present at customers, suppliers, manufacturing partners, grower meetings, field days, conferences, and expositions

Comply with federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, to include maintaining required certifications and licenses, and staying current on other required workplace training

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education:

A minimum of a bachelor's degree in a natural science is required

An advanced degree is preferred, especially in, e.g., cosmetics, pharmaceutics, chemistry, chemical engineering

Experience:

A minimum of 6 years postbaccalaureate experience, including graduate education, is required

Recent experience in agrochemicals is preferable, but not essential

Benefits

Competitive salary
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Paid time off (PTO)
Paid company holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible work arrangements

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