Lead Research Scientist - Crop Protection & Innovation

Croda; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Generous PTO

401K Match

Wellness Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Career Development

Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Croda, located in New Castle, Delaware, is seeking a Lead Research Scientist to drive scientific discovery and innovations in crop protection. The successful candidate will lead research programs and enhance Croda’s agriculture portfolio through breakthrough technological advancements and strategic partnerships.

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Chemistry or Materials Science, alongside strong project leadership in agriculture innovations. The position features excellent benefits including medical coverage, generous PTO, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Strong experience in agriculture innovation and crop protection.
• Proven ability to lead projects with business impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute research programs aligned with sustainability priorities.
• Design high-quality experiments for crop protection solutions.
• Mentor scientists and foster a collaborative culture.
• Analyze data and communicate insights to drive decisions.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen innovation pipeline.

Skills

Agriculture innovation

Data analysis

Project leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Ph.D. or Master’s in Chemistry or Materials Science

Job description

Croda, located in New Castle, Delaware, is seeking a Lead Research Scientist to drive scientific discovery and innovations in crop protection. The successful candidate will lead research programs and enhance Croda’s agriculture portfolio through breakthrough technological advancements and strategic partnerships.

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Chemistry or Materials Science, alongside strong project leadership in agriculture innovations. The position features excellent benefits including medical coverage, generous PTO, and career development opportunities.