Laboratory Technician

Location: Yuma, Arizona Reports to: Formulation Development Center Manager General, Posting: **Our Research and Development group seeks a Laboratory Technician to:** - Support product changes and ingredient substitution projects in line with business needs - Support production novation projects and execution laboratory formulation and analytical processes - Provide laboratory support for stake holders in the above, e.g. Quality and Manufacturing functions **Essential Roles, Activities:** - Support key functions in Operations such as quality and procurement in the changing of formulation ingredients as defined by business need. - Conduct physical and chemical testing of commercial or experimental formulations of crop protection products - Check chemical stability of formulations with analytical tests (LC,GCand GC-MS) and interpret analytical outputs. Work diligently and efficiently, optimizing the process for ingredient changes focusing on throughput and quality. - Provide a record of compositions, test results, methods etc. in lab documented reports - Prepare reports, presentation son results of laboratory testing - Collaborate with internal function across the company such as (Marketing, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Legal) to resolve issues, compatible with project success criteria and timelines. - 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 **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities** - Education: - Bachelors degree(or equivalent)in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Chemical & Process engineering or related fields. - **Experience**: - 3-5 years of chemical laboratory experience (industrial or academic) in preparing formulations for agriculture, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, cleaners, or food, or personal care industries - Qualification: - hands-on experience with multi-phase mixtures (dispersions, emulsions, etc.)with various formulation production or analytical pieces 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