Research and Development Chemist

AgroLiquid; St. Johns (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription

Bonus opportunities

401K retirement plan with employer-mql

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition program and training

Incentive trips based on service years

Job summary

AgroLiquid in St. Johns, Michigan is seeking a Research & Development Chemist to join our Innovation team. You will help develop and improve liquid fertilizer formulations, working with a collaborative group of scientists from initial formulation through testing and commercialization.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab work, data interpretation, and a passion for solving complex problems to advance plant nutrition products that impact growers' outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Soil Science, Environmental Science, or a related scientific field with a strong chemistry foundation.
• 3+ years of experience in applied research, wet chemistry, fertilizer formulation, or product development preferred.
• Strong laboratory skills and understanding of chemical interactions, formulation stability, and analytical testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and improve liquid fertilizer formulations, including macronutrient, micronutrient, humic, and fulvic technologies.
• Conduct hands-on laboratory experiments and compatibility testing.
• Analyze experimental results, document findings, and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with scientists and research teams on greenhouse and field research initiatives.
• Support manufacturing scale-up, quality testing, and troubleshooting to ensure product consistency and performance.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Independent work

Collaborative team player

Laboratory skills

Chemistry formulation knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Soil Science

Environmental Science

Tools

Wet chemistry

Job description

Brief Description

Bring Your Curiosity. Advance Innovation. Make an Impact. Are you a chemist who enjoys hands-on research, solving complex problems, and seeing your work turn into real-world solutions?

At AgroLiquid, we’re looking for a Research & Development Chemist to join our Innovation team in St. Johns, Michigan. In this role, you’ll contribute to the development and improvement of innovative plant nutrition products that help growers maximize crop performance. You’ll work alongside a collaborative team of scientists and technical experts, conducting laboratory research, exploring new technologies, and helping move product concepts from initial formulation through testing and commercialization.

What You'll Do

• Develop, test, and improve liquid fertilizer formulations, including macronutrient, micronutrient, humic, and fulvic technologies.
• Conduct hands‑on laboratory experiments and compatibility testing.
• Analyze experimental results, document findings, and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with scientists and research teams on greenhouse and field research initiatives.
• Support manufacturing scale‑up, quality testing, and troubleshooting to ensure product consistency and performance.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Soil Science, Environmental Science, or a related scientific field with a strong chemistry foundation.
• 3+ years of experience in applied research, wet chemistry, fertilizer formulation, or product development preferred.
• Strong laboratory skills and understanding of chemical interactions, formulation stability, and analytical testing.
• Experience interpreting research data, solving technical challenges, and maintaining accurate documentation.
• A curious, analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment.
• Experience with agricultural chemistry, plant nutrition, humic and fulvic substances, or manufacturing processes is especially valuable.

What We Offer

We provide a complete compensation package to our employees that supports them from hire to retire.

• Compensation commensurate to skills and experience
• Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and more
• Bonus opportunities
• 401K retirement plan with employer contribution
• Work Life balance with paid time off and holidays
• Training, Development & Tuition Program to support continued learning
• Incentive Trip like no other based on service years

Why AgroLiquid

At AgroLiquid, innovation isn’t just about what happens in the laboratory — it’s about creating meaningful solutions that make a difference in agriculture.

As part of our Innovation team, you’ll have the opportunity to work across multiple scientific disciplines, contribute to new product development, collaborate with experienced professionals, and see the practical results of your work.

We offer the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing, family-owned agricultural company that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation.

Ready to put your chemistry expertise to work in an environment where your ideas and contributions matter?