BioConsortia is seeking a Formulation Scientist to join its R&D team in Davis, California. This will be a senior level position responsible for formulation development of microbial biopesticides and biostimulants and managing formulation lab operations. The successful candidate will work closely with all levels of the Company’s R&D team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Providing technical leadership in formulation technology and developing practical and cost-effective formulations for microbial products.
- Managing day-to-day formulation research and development operations.
- Designing and conducting formulation and downstream processing experiments toward optimizing product usability, physical properties and stability.
- Evaluating formulation options and technical feasibilities for optimal delivery and seed/crop safety of microbial products.
- Creating formulation processes and specifications for product registration and manufacturing.
- Providing high quality technical actives and formulation prototypes for greenhouse and field testing.
- Preparation and delivery of reports, SOPs, and technical presentations for both in-house and external parties.
The successful candidate will possess the following skills:
- PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Science, Microbiology or related fields
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in ag chemicals and/or biologicals formulation development.
- Experience in the formulation of biological products and familiarity with technologies such as spray drying, granulation, emulsion, encapsulation, etc.
- Experience with agricultural chemistries employed in seed treatments and the application techniques used to treat them.
- Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
- High level of competence in the supervision of technical staff and implementation of safety requirements and skills.
- Ability to function in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
- Must be permanently authorized to work in the USA.
Salary and benefits:
This position will include a competitive salary along with stock options and standard company benefits. Estimated salary range is $90,000 to $140,000 depending on experience.
Contact: If you have interest or want more information please contact, in complete confidence: careers@bioconsortia.com.