Our Research and Development group seeks a Laboratory Technician to: - Support innovation projects and execute lab formulation processes - Provide lab support of projects from Quality and Manufacturing functions **Essential Roles and Activities**: - Conduct physical and chemical testing of commercial or experimental formulations of crop protection - Check chemical stability of formulations with analytical tests (LC, GC, GC-MS) and interpret analytical outputs. - Provide a record of compositions, test results, methods etc. in lab notebooks - Prepare reports, presentations on results of laboratory testing - Collaborate with internal function across the company such as (Marketing, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Legal) to resolve issues, compatible with project success criteria and timelines. - Collaborate with external companies (suppliers of ingredients, toll manufacturers of agricultural active ingredients and formulations, contract laboratories and universities) to evaluate alternative raw materials and technologies. - Conduct process studies on commercial or experimental formulations - Prepare formulations for field and regulatory studies - Support management of chemical inventory and chemical waste - Identify lab equipment to facilitate lab safety and project efficiency - Support establishment of trade secrets, patents, etc., involving formulations - Work in accordance with established SOP's and procedures - Input into process improvements and working practices - Travel (<10% of time) to attend conferences, field tests, manufacturing trials, and training **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**: - ** Education**: Three years degree course/Bachelor's degree or similar (high school diploma) in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Chemical & Process engineering or related fields. - ** Experience**:1-5 years of chemical laboratory experience (industrial or academic) in preparing formulations for agriculture, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, cleaners, or food, or personal care industries **Desired Qualifications**: - Hands-on experience with multi-phase mixtures (dispersions, emulsions, etc.) with various formulation production or analytical piece of equipment - Ability to work in a team environment - Ability to prioritize time and tasks and to work in a busy environment - Flexibility to learn new tasks and skills - Have good organizational and communication skills