Formulation Chemist
Agritalent
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South Africa
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Introduction
An Agritalent client, a niche agribusiness, seeks a Formulation Chemist.
This is an ideal position for an individual searching for an exciting career opportunity in a dynamic and rapidly growing global Agtech company. This position will form part of the Process Engineering team. The primary role of the Formulation Chemist will be to maintain and add to the existing plant nutrition product range by building formulations.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Review literature to gain an in-depth understanding of concepts, methods, and new developments in the field of chemistry
• Use information obtained during literature reviews and external analyses to produce and develop novel ideas
• Develop new products through small-scale formulation, pilot plants, and full-scale production
• Monitor formulations and give feedback to management on progress
• Analyse and write technical reports on the test results
• Assist the Chemical Engineering team to refine their existing range of products to improve their quality
• Analyse product failure and non-compliance
• Maintain lab equipment/instrumentation and troubleshoot or report on malfunctions
• Ensure compliance with laboratory health and safety guidelines
• Maintain existing product range through new raw material sourcing, shelf-life testing, competitor benchmarking, and cost-saving determination
• Routine and non-routine QC analysis for relevant legislation and compliance requirements
• Ad Hoc or other related duties as assigned
Desired Experience & Qualification
Qualifications
• BSc in Chemistry honours degree (physical or organic) or related tertiary qualification in chemistry
Experience
• Minimum of two (2) years formulation experience
• Experience in the agricultural industry would be advantageous
