Research Scientist - Formulations
JM Huber Corporation•Hanover, PA
•$85,400 - $110,900•Onsite
About The Position
The Formulation Scientist develops, optimizes, and evaluates innovative formulations for fertilizers, biostimulants, adjuvants, plant growth regulators, biocontrols, and other specialty agricultural inputs. Based at the Innovation Center in Hanover, PA, this hands-on individual contributor role supports products from initial concept through testing and manufacturing scale-up. The scientist partners with multidisciplinary teams to solve technical challenges, advance sustainable agricultural technologies, and support future business growth.
Requirements
- MS or PhD in Chemistry, Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or a related field with 2–5 years of relevant experience, or a bachelor’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience.
- Strong laboratory, problem-solving, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with agricultural formulations, laboratory development, pilot-scale testing, or manufacturing scale-up preferred.
- Knowledge of emulsions, suspensions, dispersions, soluble concentrates, and formulation analytical methods.
- Familiarity with fertilizers, biostimulants, adjuvants, biologicals, or crop protection products preferred.
- Understanding of EPA, REACH, EU Fertilizer Regulation, or organic certification requirements is beneficial.
Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize agricultural product formulations.
- Evaluate raw materials, surfactants, emulsifiers, adjuvants, and other co-formulants.
- Conduct compatibility, stability, shelf-life, consistency, and performance testing.
- Apply analytical methods such as HPLC, GC-MS, ICP-OES, rheometry, viscometry, and spectroscopy.
- Support greenhouse and field evaluations and recommend formulation improvements.
- Partner with Manufacturing and Plant Operations to scale products from laboratory development to commercial production.
- Troubleshoot formulation and production challenges and implement practical solutions.
- Evaluate competitive products and emerging technologies to support innovation.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records, technical reports, and compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Benefits
- Comprehensive, competitive benefits package
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Profit-sharing payout
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
