Herbicide Formulation Scientist — Innovate & Impact

Control Solutions, Inc.; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Control Solutions, Inc. in Pasadena, TX is seeking a seasoned Herbicide Formulation Chemist to lead formulation development efforts for professional turf, ornamental, and pest control products.

You will direct new formulations, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and apply advanced polymer and formulation chemistries to scale up production while upholding GLP standards and rigorous data integrity. BS in Chemistry and 7–10+ years in formulation labs are required.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry required; MS preferred.
• 7-10+ years’ experience in Formulation Lab.
• Knowledge of domestic, acceptable inerts for our uses and markets.
• Extensive experience and knowledge in chemistry (polymer and formulation) and materials science is essential.
• Hands-on laboratory experience with formulation technology such as phenoxy chemistries, pyridines, esterification, colloids, coacervation, and crosslinking chemistry is preferred.
• Basic understanding of how pesticides are used and applied and agronomic knowledge is preferred.
• Ability to write clear scientific reports and effectively communicate results and recommendations to team members and collaborators.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, across functions, and external partners.
• Ability to resolve key project hurdles.
• Strong organizational, time management, prioritization, and decision-making skills.
• Understanding of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) requirements is beneficial, but not required.
• PC skills (spreadsheet, word processing, presentations): Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead new formulation development program designed to meet business objectives (generally 25+ projects annually).
• Maintains project timelines and effectively presents data on findings.
• Develops, evaluates and proposes formulation related research initiatives intended to drive value creation.
• Serves as the resident expert for herbicide chemistries, provides formulation development and technical understanding.
• Formulates a wide variety of formulation types (including: SCs, ECs, CSs, ZCs, dry flowable, aerosols, granules, fertilizer granules, etc.).
• Support manufacturing processes on new formulations for scale up and production.
• Perform and monitor storage & stability studies.
• When required, due to regulation change or opportunity, perform product modification and associated manufacturing processes to keep pace with a changing marketplace.
• Perform rheological measurements and other common test methods, such as pH, density, emulsion and particle size testing, used for formulation characterization.
• Conduct formulation development by designing experimental plans based on the defined deliverables, esterifying, synthesizing microcapsules, milling or other product formulations as needed.
• Produces high quality formulation samples in sufficient quantity for prototyping, field and regulatory testing.
• Ensure technical information meets the highest scientific standards, and provides quality technical results, data interpretation and summarization to support and reinforce product positioning and business recommendations.

Job description

Control Solutions, Inc. in Pasadena, TX is seeking a seasoned Herbicide Formulation Chemist to lead formulation development efforts for professional turf, ornamental, and pest control products.

You will direct new formulations, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and apply advanced polymer and formulation chemistries to scale up production while upholding GLP standards and rigorous data integrity. BS in Chemistry and 7–10+ years in formulation labs are required.