Fungicide Discovery Scientist — Greenhouse & Lab

AAUS FMC Corporation; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

FMC Corporation in Newark, Delaware is seeking an Associate Scientist to join the Fungicide Biology group at the Stine Haskell facility. The role focuses on discovery and development of safe, sustainable plant disease control technologies and works under supervision of a Global R&D Scientist.

You will design and perform bioassays, analyze data, prepare reports, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• MS degree in Plant Pathology, Crop Science, or related field or BS with 5+ years research experience.
• Strong lab/greenhouse research skills, sample prep, formulation, and disease assessment.
• Experience with data analysis using JMP, R, SAS or similar.

Responsibilities

• Develop greenhouse and controlled-environment bioassays to evaluate effects of compounds on pathogens and crops.
• Prepare, formulate, and apply test compounds and experimental treatments.
• Design, execute, and analyze experiments to address key research objectives.
• Coordinate biological testing: plant cultivation, pathogen propagation, culture maintenance, and assay execution.
• Collect, organize, and interpret biological data using software and analytical tools.
• Prepare technical reports and communicate findings via written reports and presentations.
• Identify challenges, troubleshoot issues, and improve assay quality, efficiency, and reliability.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support fungicide discovery and development programs.
• Maintain high safety standards in lab and greenhouse environments.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Greenhouse research

Data analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

MS degree in Plant Pathology / related field

BS degree + 5+ years relevant experience

Tools

JMP

R

SAS

Job description

FMC Corporation in Newark, Delaware is seeking an Associate Scientist to join the Fungicide Biology group at the Stine Haskell facility. The role focuses on discovery and development of safe, sustainable plant disease control technologies and works under supervision of a Global R&D Scientist.

You will design and perform bioassays, analyze data, prepare reports, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams while upholding safety standards.