Formulation / Senior Development Chemist

12 hours ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Prostaff Holdings Full time

**Minimum requirements for the role**:

- A tertiary qualification in Chemistry (BSc Hons or Masters) or Chemical Engineering is essential.
- Previous experience having worked as a Senior Development/Formulation Chemist or Soil Scientist within the Agricultural Industry is essential.
- Previous trial management experience is advantageous.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
- Computer literacy is essential with good working knowledge of Microsoft packages.
- Must be able to develop and implement in a production environment.
- Research and develop formulations and strategies to manufacture stable agricultural formulations such as Suspension Concentrates (SC), Emulsifiable Concentrates (EC), Soluble Liquids (SL) and Seed Coatings (FS).
- Assist with and oversee all registration of products, locally and internationally.
- Travel internationally and nationally to service Dealerships and Agents who represent the Company.
- Visit Farmers and implement field trials at Farmers and manufacturing facilities focusing on challenges experienced by the Farmers providing advice as to improve or resolve their issues.
- Perform physical and chemical analysis using numerous different types of laboratory equipment.
- Perform formulation stability testing according to the Collaborative International Pesticides Analytical Council (CIPAC) and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) legal requirements.
- Conduct formulation verifications and solve upscale difficulties using pilot-plant and problem-solving techniques.
- Liaise with international Suppliers for assistance and advise on developmental work and required raw materials for production.
- Write and present technical reports to Senior Management.
- Manage and drive the pilot-plant.

**Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.



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