Job Summary: 

• Formulate large/medium-sized batches of various shampoo and conditioner bases.
• Keep track of raw material inventory by receiving, documenting, and organizing incoming raw materials.
• Maintain MSDSs, CofAs, and product information sheets for each ingredient or blend.
• Comply with all laboratory and formulation standard procedures and maintain a safe, clean workspace.
• Review, develop, and test new formulations from concept to commercialization using Strands' principles of ingredient selection.
• Conduct stability and microbial testing on new and existing formulations.
• Analyze batch viscosity and pH.
• Maintain detailed records of laboratory procedures and results.
• Research and keep up-to-date with new ingredients and ingredient trends to implement into the Strands database.
• Continuously aim to solve problems and improve processes within the custom formulation pipeline.

Skills on Resume: 

• Batch Formulation (Hard Skills)
• Inventory Management (Hard Skills)
• Documentation Handling (Hard Skills)
• Lab Safety (Soft Skills)
• Formula Testing (Hard Skills)
• Stability Testing (Hard Skills)
• pH Analysis (Hard Skills)
• Ingredient Research (Soft Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Design, test, and analyze solo and pre-mix agricultural formulations for various indications and formulation types
• Develop robust, commercially viable new formulations that meet Nufarm's global quality standards
• Interact with regulatory, field biology, tech service, and commercial to advance formulations and steward existing formulations
• Independently conduct alternate raw material qualification studies
• Deliver critical information to local and global stakeholders
• Take an active part in the scale-up and plant introduction of newly developed products
• Assist with laboratory maintenance and operations.
• Ensure the safety of the lab and personnel.
• Collaborate with Nufarm lab personnel across the globe to share ideas and enhance the portfolio
• Communicate with chemical vendors and 3rd parties to obtain materials and important documentation
• Interact with Nufarm manufacturing and third-party tollers to ensure the successful production of existing products and the transfer of new products to commercialization

Skills on Resume: 

• Formulation Design (Hard Skills)
• Product Development (Hard Skills)
• Cross-Functional Collaboration (Soft Skills)
• Raw Material Qualification (Hard Skills)
• Stakeholder Communication (Soft Skills)
• Scale-Up Support (Hard Skills)
• Lab Maintenance (Soft Skills)
• Safety Compliance (Soft Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Design, conduct, and evaluate experiments that support R&D and innovation projects
• Design formulations and manufacturing processes for the product pipeline
• Strengthen R&D by contributing new innovative ideas, formulas, and commercialized products
• Provide technical service, support, guidance, and development for franchise and sales team members
• Draw conclusions and recommendations supported by experiments, and develop follow-up on experiments as appropriate
• Analyze and transition formulation and product development research to manufacturing feasibility and processes
• Prepare and present written and oral reports on research findings, project status, literature reviews, and technical issues that affect the business
• Provide technical advice, support, guidance, and development for less-experienced team members
• Report results and recommendations to senior management
• Use experience to propose improvements to company products and processes
• Document and protect innovations and supporting data by maintaining laboratory notebooks and the timely completion of other patent-related documents
• Coordinate and collaborate with internal and external functions to meet project goals and timelines
• Perform other duties in support of the department and company business needs

Skills on Resume: 

• Experimental Design (Hard Skills)
• Formulation Development (Hard Skills)
• Innovation Contribution (Soft Skills)
• Technical Support (Soft Skills)
• Data Analysis (Hard Skills)
• Manufacturing Transition (Hard Skills)
• Report Presentation (Soft Skills)
• Team Mentorship (Soft Skills)