R&D Associate-Nutrition

Profile Products LLC • Bowling Green, FL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The R&D Associate - Nutrition manages daily testing and workflows for the R&D lab. Conducts, and interprets laboratory research studies, exercising professional judgment data analysis, and recommendations to support product development and business objectives for the Profile Growing Solutions Business Unit.

Requirements

• Strong ability to work independently and think critically while also being able to take direction and collaborate well in a team environment.
• Strong follow- thru skills with a sense of ownership and time management
• Ability to communicate highly technical details
• Data management and processing skills
• High attention to detail and the ability to record detailed observations
• Ability to balance multiple tasks and competing projects at a given time.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to prepare and deliver clear, concise presentations and reports that are understandable by the target audience.
• Strong ability to analyze and solve complex problems independently, and through collaboration across various departments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and deliver on time and within budget.
• Demonstrated initiative; results oriented.
• Proven ability to be highly organized and to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• A proven ability to build relationships, communicate effectively, and present ideas competently and persuasively.
• Strong computer skills that include proficiency with Ms. Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Teams.
• Bachelor's degree in horticulture/agriculture, chemistry, polymer, or material science or related sciences required.
• Minimum two years of experience in fertilizer/horticulture/agriculture industries, polymer, and material science, or in a lab-based setting preferred.
• Experience with technical lab equipment or machinery.
• Strong ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Strong ability to problem solve and maintain a resilient attitude with changing priorities and challenges.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive tasks with accuracy and precision.
• Ability to read, write, and speak in English

Nice To Haves

• Ability to speak and to understand Basic Spanish preferred.
• Experience in product development is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and development trials on nutrient products and materials including new product development and support for existing products.
• Develop and manage research data of nutrient products, materials and clearly present to teams
• Independently manages the daily operations of the Florikan R&D laboratory, including establishing testing priorities, ensuring scientific integrity of research activities, troubleshooting methodologies, evaluating data quality, and making operational decisions necessary to achieve research objectives.
• Equipment calibration/maintenance. Material safety compliance and storage, and regular cleaning
• Work closely with Manufacturing and Quality Control teams to coordinate nutrient related production trials and support the development of product formulations and quality standards
• Maintain detailed records for R&D and for general nutrient projects, trials, laboratory tests/experiments, samples, etc.
• Provide QA/QC Support to fertilizer operations teams as needed
• Perform other duties as requested

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level