Formulation Chemist Technician

Synsus Private Label Partners; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Synsus Private Label Partners is seeking an entry-level Formulation Chemist Technician to support day-to-day formulation activities for fertilizer products.

The role involves blending, reacting new formulations, and supporting storability testing while collaborating with the Product Development team on innovative technologies.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree required.
• 2+ years in plant nutrition formulation/development desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing new fertilizer and innovation products under guidance.
• Collaborate with Product Development on a wide range of projects.
• Perform standard lab functions: sampling, chemical handling, cleaning, and maintenance per SOPs.
• Monitor laboratory processes for safety, quality, and compliance.

Skills

Lab equipment familiarity

Six Sigma exposure

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Tools

HPLC

ICP

GC-MS

LUMiSizer

pH Meter

Job description

The Formulation Chemist Technician is an entry level position within the Synsus Product Development team. The successful candidate will have responsibility for day-to-day formulation chemistry activities in blending, reacting new formulations as well as monitor storability testing of formulation candidates. The Formulation Chemist Technician will collaborate with other Synsus personnel in efforts with liquid fertilizer technology and other innovation technology - including developing new products, improving upon existing products, and evaluating upcoming technologies for their fit within Synsus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• With direction from formulation chemist, assist in developing new fertilizer & innovation products for sale within the Synsus customer base.
• Work as a collective team with the Product Development group, helping where needed on a wide variety of projects.
• Perform standard laboratory functions such as sampling, chemical handling, cleaning, and maintenance in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Monitor laboratory processes to ensure safe chemical procedures, quality products, and compliance with safety, regulatory, and environmental bodies.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with standard chemistry lab equipment HPLC, ICP, GC-MS, LUMiSizer, pH Meter, etc.
• Prefer experience with Six Sigma or similar, and Root Cause/Corrective Action
• Highly motivated self-starter. Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high volume environment.
• Requires excellent time management and organization skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Education/Experience

• Associate or bachelors' degree required.
• 2+ years' work experience in plant nutrition formulation/development desired.

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to touch, handle, or feel. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands, and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds.
• The vision requirements include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Employees must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• While performing the duties of the job the employee works in a lab and a manufacturing environment and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.