Process Development Scientist - Dublin, OH

Wilbur-Ellis•Dublin, OH

10d

About The Position

Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag – and grow with us! Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment. “We know the confidence gap can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you.” Role Overview: The Process Development Scientist is responsible for coordinating Technical Services and Engineering to facilitate product development, which requires an understanding of R&D activities, pilot production, and engineering for process scaling. This role leads complex chemical evaluations and testing strategies, interprets analytical results, and translates findings into practical recommendations for internal partners. The Process Development Scientist also contributes to cross‑functional initiatives that improve product performance, quality, and scalability from lab to field or manufacturing.

Requirements

5+ years of progressive experience in chemistry, analytical chemistry, formulation, or related laboratory/R&D work
Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical work with independent judgment and minimal supervision
Experience designing experiments, selecting test methods, analyzing results, and translating findings into practical recommendations
Strong technical writing and communication skills and ability to present complex information clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences
Proficiency with standard productivity tools (e.g. Microsoft Office) and comfort working with technical documentation
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a closely related field is required

Nice To Haves

You apply critical thinking to ambiguous, high‑impact problems and can drive work forward with autonomy
You communicate clearly, influence stakeholders, and collaborate effectively across functions to reach outcomes
You are detail‑oriented and disciplined in lab practices, documentation, and data integrity
You enjoy mentoring others and being a go‑to technical resource for complex challenges
You bring a continuous improvement mindset and look for ways to strengthen methods, quality, and execution

Responsibilities

Assist with development/vetting of technical packages including preliminary literature reviews and summary documentation.
Propose, design, and execute internal or 3rd party data gathering efforts in a laboratory setting.
Assist with design, costing, and manage pilot production of new products.
Partner with engineering, participate in design and scaling of processes, and develop materials for and participate in process hazard analysis (PHA)
Lead complex laboratory investigations to develop, improve, or troubleshoot chemical products, formulations, or processes and recommend data‑driven solutions.
Design experimental plans, select appropriate analytical methods, and ensure testing is completed with strong scientific rigor and documentation.
Interpret analytical and performance data, prepare clear technical summaries, and communicate recommendations to R&D, manufacturing, regulatory, sales, and marketing partners.
Partner cross‑functionally to support product development priorities and ensure technical work aligns to business needs and timelines.
Serve as a technical resource for complex issues, providing guidance, coaching, and consultation to peers and stakeholders.
Maintain strong laboratory practices, including safe chemical handling, accurate recordkeeping, and adherence to applicable quality standards.
Contribute to continuous improvement by refining test methods, improving repeatability, and elevating documentation and knowledge sharing