Associate R&D Scientist In Applications Technology (Agriculture)

TL;DR

Associate R&D Scientist (Agriculture): Contributing to engineering design and development across product application, handling, storage, and packaging systems with an accent on laboratory instrumentation, automation, and image analysis. Focus on formulation interactions with product delivery systems for weed, disease, nematode, and insect control.

Location: Hybrid in Newark, Delaware

Salary: $79,200 to $132,000/year

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in agricultural sciences, driven by our purpose: Innovation for Agriculture.

What you will do

• Contribute to engineering design and development across a variety of product application, handling, storage and packaging systems.
• Operate multiple laboratory instrumentations and advanced imaging systems, ensure databases accurately recorded and properly maintained in accordance with guidelines.
• Plan and carry out trials relevant to formulation interactions with various product delivery systems for weed, disease, nematode, and insect control, etc.
• Record, analyze and interpret data, prepare technical reports and laboratory documents such as SOP, LPHA and technical reviews.
• Provide urgent technical assistance according to customer requests.
• Assist in laboratory management and implement high safety standards.

Requirements

• Requires Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field of study, and 2 years of experience as an Associate R&D Scientist or a similar role working in Research and Development in the chemical or agriculture industry.
• Will accept Master’s degree and 0 year of experience in lieu of Bachelor and 2 years of experience.
• Experience in at least one of the following areas, including: laboratory instrumentation, automation and control, image acquisition and analysis (hyperspectral and multspectral), product dispensing and delivery, and farm machinery design.
• Experience with technical application of engineering principles and safety awareness.
• Experience with fluid flow and handling system, controller design (microcontroller or PLC), or sensing technology.
• Experience with programming language such as Python or Matlab.

Culture & Benefits

• Committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
• Do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
• Employment decisions at FMC are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.
• Value diversity and strive to ensure that our hiring and employment practices support a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.