Chemist
 Koch Business Solutions, LP | |
life insurance, parental leave
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 United States, Georgia, Decatur | |
 Dec 02, 2024 | |
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Koch Agronomic Services is seeking a Chemist to collaborate on base business commercialization efforts and the development and commercialization of new products into the agricultural market. This opportunity will allow you to combine your technical expertise, leadership skills, creativity, and entrepreneurship to have a direct impact on business performance. Our Team The position is based in Decatur, GA, 15-miles east of Atlanta, GA and will include up to 10% travel. Decatur offers all that living near a big city has to offer, without being right in downtown: * Near beaches and mountains * World-class restaurants, festive nightlife, professional sports teams, and an abundance of attractions * Experience a diverse and thriving cultural scene with the city's many theatres, museums, galleries * Year-round optimal weather We welcome you to explore what Atlanta and the surrounding communities could offer you! What You Will Do * Collaborate across business capabilities including procurement, product stewardship and operations to ensure product meets end user/brand/competitive specifications, commercialization timelines, and product quality criteria * Develop subject matter expertise in agricultural micronutrients, formulation development and application testing * Drive continuous improvement through formulation optimization that minimizes waste and improves product performance * Provide technical support to sales teams, operations and marketing including general questions, quality issues, manufacturing support, product stability, and product compatibility * Support product line leads in testing new product technologies and exploring the potential to improve our products/processes based on business feedback and customer needs Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) * Bachelor's Degree in a physical science field - Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology or other physical science field * Laboratory experience in an industrial setting managing small to complex projects * Experience working in a research and development environment supporting commercial products, product development activities and/or scaling up commercial products What Will Put You Ahead * M.S. Degree in a physical science field * Hands-on experience with formulation development in seed treatment * Hands-on experience developing suspension concentrates * Three (3) or more years of experience in the Agricultural industry supporting product development Position is not eligible for sponsorship At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy [1] here. Who We Are As a Koch Ag & Energy Solutions company, Koch Agronomic Services is a leader in nutrient management, protection and plant growth. Our team brings a full spectrum of plant health and seed enhancement solutions, equipping farmers with the right tools to deliver yield results they can count on. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our [2] business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click [3] here for additional information. References Visible links 1. https://jobs.kochcareers.com/pages/culture 2. https://www.kochind.com/about/business-philosophy 3. https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf | |