Laboratory Technician

Our Research and Development group seeks a Laboratory Technician to:- Support innovation projects and execute lab formulation processes- Provide lab support of projects from Quality and Manufacturing functions**Essential Roles and Activities**:- Conduct physical and chemical testing of commercial or experimental formulations of crop protection- Check chemical stability of formulations with analytical tests (LC, GC, GC-MS) and interpret analytical outputs.- Provide a record of compositions, test results, methods etc.
in lab notebooks- Prepare reports, presentations on results of laboratory testing- Collaborate with internal function across the company such as (Marketing, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Legal) to resolve issues, compatible with project success criteria and timelines.- Collaborate with external companies (suppliers of ingredients, toll manufacturers of agricultural active ingredients and formulations, contract laboratories and universities) to evaluate alternative raw materials and technologies.- 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 (