About this Role:
As the Agronomic Innovation Chemist you will serve as the liaison between the chemistry lab and greenhouse. This role combines Bench Chemistry, so there are times where you'll be in the lab assisting with conducting experiments and Greenhouse Trial work, which involves running trials within the greenhouse surrounding the products that are being developed in the lab. This connection between Chemistry and the Greenhouse provides you with a phenomenal opportunity to be involved in your experiments from start to finish. You'll collaborate with our Research Chemist and Agronomic staff to take the products being developed in the lab and create research protocols in the Greenhouse that will ultimately guide you as you run experiments. If you're looking for a role where you can combine your passion for agriculture and chemistry this is ideal position that will not only allow you to explore those passions and cultivate new ideas, but it will also place you in a prime position to elevate your career.
Key Responsibilities:
As a part of this position you can expect your primary work to be focused on the following activities:
- Accurately organize time between the Chemistry Lab and Greenhouse (please note that this will ebb and flow depending on the time of year, meaning you may have instances where you're more focused on one area over the other).
- Assist with product development within the chemistry lab by conducting experiments and adhering to laboratory standards.
- Develop research trial protocols for Greenhouse experiments and collaborate with Agronomy team to run experiments within the Greenhouse.
- Analyze experiment results, conduct statistical analysis and connect with research team to discuss preliminary findings and engage in preparation for report writing.
- Collaborate with research team to enter and evaluate data. Ensure that data is maintained and managed appropriately to allow for meaningful presentation to appropriate stakeholders.
What We're Looking For:
To successfully perform the key responsibilities of this position, a competitive candidate will possess the following skills and experience:
- 3-5 Years of Bench/Wet Chemistry experience. This includes a background in conducting experiments and adhering to laboratory protocols.
- Previous experience writing research reports and presenting those findings to a group of stakeholders.
- Previous background in Agronomy. This can be from an academic or industry setting.
- Greenhouse Trial experience surrounding row crop or specialty crops.
- Experimental Design, where you were responsible for either creating protocols or you played a key role in the development of this process.
- Exceptional communication and relationship building skills to not only collaborate with multiple groups, but inspire and educate stakeholders surrounding our research trial work.
What We Offer:
How We Support Our Staff From Employment to Retirement:
- We offer a base salary that accurately captures the skills, experience and expertise of the candidate
- We provide an exceptional medical insurance package that includes Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription and FSA
- To contribute to your financial wellbeing we provide a 401k program with employer contribution and regular education to help staff maximize their investment
- To support a healthy work life balance we offer Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, a Winter Break and opportunities for flexible schedules
- We contribute to the continued growth, development and advancement of our staff through Tuition Programs, Professional Development Programs, Training and More
- We've created a work environment centered on Authenticity, Recognition, Empowerment and Autonomy. This means we do our part to provide our staff with the tools they need to be successful and we trust them to take ownership of their position.
About AgroLiquid:
For over 35 years AgroLiquid has been on a mission to engineer the best liquid fertilizer products while safeguarding crops, the soil, and the environment. This has required a relentless passion and commitment to research, innovation and applied technology. As a result, we've developed a diverse line of enhanced efficiency, low injury-potential plant nutrition products that provides growers with quality nutrition, flexible delivery and superior application. Today, we support a network of over 200 independent retailers across the U.S. and abroad who work closely with our team of experts to help growers effectively and economically utilize AgroLiquid products for their unique operations.
