The Scientist will join the Agriculture and Food business of Nouryon and be responsible for the formulation, development, and evaluation of surfactants and polymers for agricultural applications.
Primary Responsibilities
- Initiation and development of innovative solutions to address customer needs and market trends.
- Project leadership from inception to commercialization.
- Establishment of technical relationships with customers.
- Identification of market trends and new opportunities.
- Familiarity with, and analysis of, competitor activities and technologies.
- Market and Manufacturing support for new and existing products.
- Commitment to safety.
- Excellent multi-tasking, organizational, and communication skills (written and presentation).
- Successful candidate will interface internally with the marketing, technical service, and manufacturing groups, and externally with customers to fulfill product needs within the targeted Agricultural market.
Education & Experience
- PhD in Chemistry, Surfactant Science, or related field
- Five years of experience in agrochemical product design, formulation, and development
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Skilled in the use of surfactants and formulation development.
- Establishment of technical relationships with customers.
- Proven problem-solving skills.
- Must enjoy hands-on laboratory bench work.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the technical and business networks.
- Functional Excellence: Chemistry and Surfactant Science.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities.
- Experimental Principles and Design.
- Skilled at business and technical Communication.
- Knowledge of market and product insight.
Applications will be accepted from both the USA and Europe. For US residents the position will be located in Bridgewater, New Jersey. For European residents the position will be located in Stenungsund Sweden. European residents will not be considered for relocation to the US and likewise US residents will not be located in Sweden.
