R&D Associate-Nutrition

Quick Plug; Bowling Green, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Florikan seeks an R&D Associate - Nutrition to oversee daily testing and research in the R&D lab. You will conduct trials, analyze data, and support product development within the Profile Growing Solutions unit.

The role requires hands-on lab work, independent problem solving, and collaboration with Manufacturing and Quality Control teams to ensure high standards and timely results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in horticulture/agriculture, chemistry, polymer, or material science.
• Minimum two years of fertilizer/horticulture/agriculture industries or lab experience.
• Experience with technical lab equipment.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Strong problem-solving and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and development trials on nutrient products and materials.
• Develop and manage research data of nutrient products and present results.
• Manage daily operations of the Florikan R&D lab and set testing priorities.
• Calibrate and maintain equipment; ensure safety and compliance.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing and Quality Control on trials and formulations.
• Maintain detailed records of tests, experiments, and samples.
• Provide QA/QC support to fertilizer operations as needed.

Skills

Data analysis

Lab techniques

Independent work

Team collaboration

Documentation

Technical communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

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

Tools

Laboratory equipment

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).