As a global leader in specialty chemicals, we continue to succeed and strengthen our delivery of innovative, sustainable, and high-performance solutions. We are passionate and excited about how we can develop and utilize new technologies to shape and inspire changes within an ever-growing marketplace.
Our ideal person
As a business, it is really important to us that we find the best person for the job and that you have the best opportunity to succeed in the role. To help, we have outlined our expectations for the role and what core skills and experiences we require as well as what would make you an ideal fit. In turn, we hope this helps you evaluate if this is the right job for you.
Job Summary
Croda is seeking a seasoned R&D professional with expertise in the agrochemical industry to support the Crop Care business. The newly created position, in our Atlas Point R&D center located in Delaware, require a self-starter with knowledge in colloid science, physical chemistry, and formulation experience (understand biology is a plus). This individual should be able to independently design and execute research programs that lead to technical/commercial successes.Strong scientific writing, presentation, and communication skills to engage with our customers is a must.
The individual in this position will create and develop various pesticide formulations and delivery systems for wide range of active ingredients. This individual should be skilled in the conception and development of formulations for agriculture and have excellent communication skills with peers in Croda and our customers.
Duties And Responsibilities
Under minimal guidance of senior colleagues, develops concepts, plans and executes effective experiments, generates reproducible data, interprets results
Exploration and development of different formulations and delivery system technologies for Agrichemical applications
Collaboration with Crop Care R&T globally and other functions across the company to deliver maximum success, such as analytical R&T, process development, application technology, biology, regulatory, operations and marketing /commercial teams
Develop collaborations with partners both within Croda and in external organizations, including academics and other companies with unique chemistry or technology, to enhance and expand the Agro application capabilities of Croda.
Respond in a timely manner to business needs for the development of new data. Prepare written reports and presentation materials. Support the development of marketing and product literature.
Present Croda technology at various industry meetings and communicate /engage with customers
Up to 25% travel (majority US based) is needed for this role
Perform all duties within the Company’s safety, health, and environmental regulations.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
PhD or MS. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science or related fields
PhD. with a minimum 5 years related experience
Master with a minimum 7 years related experience
Preferred Qualifications
Product formulation and evaluation experience (ideally 5+ years) across a range of types including solutions, suspensions, and solid powder/granules is preferred.
Clear understanding of the science behind the formation of stable and effective emulsions and dispersions along with the role of inert ingredients in product performance.
Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrating initiative and ownership, capable of independent work but keen to work as part of a global team.
Good communication skills are essential (written and verbal) since participating in technical discussions with highly skilled customers and peers (internally and externally) is required.
The ability and willingness to analyze or help analyze own samples (familiar with relevant techniques) is preferred.
Physical Requirements
Able to work at the laboratory bench for up to 8 hours a day.
Croda recognizes employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce is directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans. This Organization Participates in E-Verify
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Chemical Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Biotechnology Research
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Croda by 2x