Weed Scientist (Turfgrass)

Location: Marysville, Ohio, United States

Salary: $77,200–$90,800 per year

Company

Develops lawn and landscape products and solutions for homeowners.

What you will do

• Lead, plan, and implement field and greenhouse biological research, including trial setup, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Prepare research reports and product-claim documentation to support state and EPA registration dossiers.
• Collaborate with R&D, marketing, regulatory, sourcing, quality, and manufacturing teams on product development and innovation.
• Identify new technologies, biological research methods, and consumer trends through industry and university collaboration.
• Develop and follow R&D standard operating procedures and provide technical assistance across business functions.
• Communicate scientific findings to senior leadership and contribute to partnerships, acquisitions, competitive analysis, and cost-out initiatives.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Weed Science preferred; a degree in a related field such as agronomy or soil science is required.
• Experience in sports or commercial turf, golf turfgrass maintenance, or academic research and extension programs.
• Experience designing and leading research programs and conducting biological research for commercializing turf products or technologies.
• Strong knowledge of weed science, turfgrass management, chemistry, conversions, and mathematics.
• Experience with statistical analysis using ARM, MiniTab, JMP, or similar software.
• Strong scientific curiosity, communication skills, initiative, independence, and willingness to mentor biology technicians and interns.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employee role with medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) match of up to 7.5% and a 15% company stock discount.
• Wellness reimbursement and family planning support, including up to $30,000 for adoption, fertility, and surrogacy.
• Career development through varied exploration and practical experiences.
• Employee resource groups focused on diversity, inclusion, family, education, and sustainability.
• Opportunities for community service and volunteerism.