Product Development Chemist

 

Recruiter:

Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

PTA000308/JP

Date posted:

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market related


SUMMARY:
A leading agrochemical manufacturer is seeking the above to research and formulate new agrochemical and plant nutrition products as well as improve existing formulations.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum requirements for the role:

  • Must have a M.Sc. in Chemistry or Formulation Science
  • BASOS or AVCASA would be advantageous
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in research and chemical formulations will be required
  • At least 2 years’ experience with agricultural products trial compilations and protocols
  • Must be proficient in MS Office and Syspro would be an added advantage
  • Must have general knowledge of Act 36 of 1947 and an understanding of the general agricultural formulations in existence, e.g. EC’s. SC’s. SL’s, WP’s, TB’s, etc.
  • A valid driver’s license and own reliable transport are essential

The successful candidate will be responsible for:
  • Researching different formulation types suitable for identified active ingredients and for new, less toxic substances.
  • Liaising with suppliers with regards to their ingredients.
  • Formulating the product and performing stability testing on the product.
  • Keeping retention samples for a period of time suitable for the commercialisation of the product.
  • Maintaining meticulous records of all work carried out in the development of a product.
  • Completing a new formulation report in the form of an NPF document.
  • Conducting research on the components in the new products to rationalise their significance.
  • Planning trial protocols and conducting marketing field trials of newly formulated nutritional and agrochemical products.
  • Compiling compressive reports of all research findings on new products, including formulation and field trial reports.
  • Participating in the writing of scientific reports for the purpose of publishing or patenting.
  • Providing formulation costings of the new product.
  • Improving existing formulations on which complaints have been received if the complaint is formulation related.
  • Planning and executing field trials to gain an understanding of existing in-house products.
  • Assisting with production troubleshooting of formulation quality problems.
  • Investigating new technology and/or products for the Southern Africa market.
  • Attending relevant training courses to remain aware of the market trends.
  • Researching and developing products that are less toxic and of natural origin.
  • Developing plant health and plant nutrition products.
  • Conducting stability testing for products prior to registration according to FAO specifications and record all results on a stability report.
  • Preparing samples for field registration trials.
  • Liaising with the Regulatory Manager and Development Manager, and compiling registration trial protocols on products as required.
  • Liaising with the relevant PPC and compiling marketing trial protocol on products as required.
  • Supervising the execution and completion of registration and marketing trials.
  • Assisting in training and presentation of newly developed products to the sales, marketing team and the PPC.
  • Supervising the up-scaling of newly developed products in the production plant.
  • Ensuring adherence to all internal control policies as directed by Management.
  • Conforming to relevant SHEQ rules and regulations as per company policy.

Salary package, including benefits, are highly negotiable depending on experience gained

 

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