R&D Associate-Nutrition

Profile Products LLC; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Profile Products LLC is seeking an R&D Associate - Nutrition to manage daily testing and workflows in the R&D lab, interpreting studies to support product development for the Profile Growing Solutions unit.

The role requires strong independent work, data analysis, and collaboration across manufacturing and QA teams, with attention to detail and the ability to present complex results clearly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in horticulture/agriculture, chemistry, polymer, or material science required.
• Minimum two years of experience in fertilizer/horticulture/agriculture industries, polymer, and material science, or lab-based setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct R&D trials on nutrient products and materials, including new product development and support for existing products.
• Develop and manage research data of nutrient products, materials and clearly present to teams.
• Independently manages daily operations of the Florikan R&D laboratory, including testing priorities and data evaluation.
• Coordinate production trials with Manufacturing and Quality Control teams.
• Maintain detailed records for R&D and nutrient projects, trials, lab tests, samples, etc.

Skills

Independent work

Critical thinking

Data management

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Project management

Organization

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in horticulture/agriculture, chemistry, polymer, or material science

Tools

MS Office

Laboratory equipment

Teams

Job description

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Full Time Technical Bowling Green, FL, US

Position Summary:

The R&D Associate - Nutrition manages daily testing and workflows for the R&D lab. Conducts, and interprets laboratory research studies, exercising professional judgment data analysis, and recommendations to support product development and business objectives for the Profile Growing Solutions Business Unit.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct research and development trials on nutrient products and materials including new product development and support for existing products.
• Develop and manage research data of nutrient products, materials and clearly present to teams
• Independently manages the daily operations of the Florikan R&D laboratory, including establishing testing priorities, ensuring scientific integrity of research activities, troubleshooting methodologies, evaluating data quality, and making operational decisions necessary to achieve research objectives.
• Equipment calibration/maintenance. Material safety compliance and storage, and regular cleaning
• Work closely with Manufacturing and Quality Control teams to coordinate nutrient related production trials and support the development of product formulations and quality standards
• Maintain detailed records for R&D and for general nutrient projects, trials, laboratory tests/experiments, samples, etc.
• Provide QA/QC Support to fertilizer operations teams as needed
• Perform other duties as requested

Essential Qualifications:

• Strong ability to work independently and think critically while also being able to take direction and collaborate well in a team environment.
• Strong follow- thru skills with a sense of ownership and time management
• Ability to communicate highly technical details
• Data management and processing skills
• High attention to detail and the ability to record detailed observations
• Ability to balance multiple tasks and competing projects at a given time.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to prepare and deliver clear, concise presentations and reports that are understandable by the target audience.
• Strong ability to analyze and solve complex problems independently, and through collaboration across various departments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and deliver on time and within budget.
• Demonstrated initiative; results oriented.
• Proven ability to be highly organized and to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• A proven ability to build relationships, communicate effectively, and present ideas competently and persuasively.
• Strong computer skills that includeproficiencywith Ms. Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Teams.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in horticulture/agriculture, chemistry, polymer, or material science or related sciencesrequired.
• Minimum two years of experience in fertilizer/horticulture/agricultureindustries, polymer,and material science, or ina lab-based setting preferred.
• Experience with technical lab equipment or machinery.
• Strong ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Strong abilitytoproblemsolveandmaintaina resilient attitude with changing priorities and challenges.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive tasks with accuracy and precision.
• Experience in product development is preferred.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read, write, and speak in English; Ability to speak and to understand Basic Spanish preferred.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis rarely required totalk or hear.
• Possesses the ability to fulfill office activities normally expected in an office setting, to include, but not limited to:Remaining seated for periods of time, performing computer entry, and filing activity, and lifting and carrying office supplies (paper reams, mail, etc.).
• Possesses the ability to fulfill laboratory activities normally expected in a laboratory setting, to include, but are not limited to:Remainingseated or standing for periods of time, recording data, and performing tests withspecialized equipment
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• may require more than40 hoursper week to perform the essential duties of the position.
• Fine hand manipulation (Keyboarding, data collection with instrumentation).