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Guida's Dairy

Principal Scientist

Springfield, MO · On-site

Fermentation and enzyme modification of dairy products and ingredients for flavor and functionality improvement or development * Knowledge of flavor compounding utilizing paste and liquid flavor ...

iProof

Scale-Up Engineer

Decatur, IL · On-site

We offer dynamic career opportunities for scientific and technical professionals who are driven to ... Basic mathematical and physics principals * Unit operation knowledge (fermentation, filtration ...

iProof

Scale-Up Engineer

Decatur, IL · On-site

We offer dynamic career opportunities for scientific and technical professionals who are driven to ... Basic mathematical and physics principals * Unit operation knowledge (fermentation, filtration ...

General Dynamics Corporation

... fermentation, hydrogenation, polymerization, etc.). * Planning sequence of operations and ... Scientific testing. Oral and written communication. Critical thinking. Analytical thinking.

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Principal Scientist Formulation

Davis, CA • On-site

North Star Staffing Solutions
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 1 - 10 employees
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Company Description

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Job Description

The primary responsibility of this role, as principal scientist formulation, is to provide leadership in formulation development of biologicals for agricultural application. The ideal candidate is highly versatile, energetic and has extensive technical background and excellent organizational and communication skills and the ability to work in collaborative environments 
The incumbent will: 
Provide technical leadership in formulation technology for biologicals 
Manage day-to-day formulation research operations 
Develop research strategies, approaches and plans for formulation projects 
Develop practical and cost-effective formulations that enable commercialization of biological products 
Evaluate formulation options, technical feasibilities, and costs for new projects 
Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and technicians in fermentation and other departments. 
The selected candidate is required to possess the following: 
Ph.D. with a minimum of 6 years of industrial experience in formulation for agricultural applications including 2 years of supervisory experience in industrial sittings 
Proven track record of effective team building and people management skills 
Excellent organizational and communication skills and the ability to work in collaborative environments 
Extensive experience in agricultural chemical or microbial product formulations 
Demonstrated track record in the development of formulation processes such as spray drying, freeze drying, granulation, and micro emulsions 
Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in various formulation formats 
Experience in developing and drafting technical documentations for product registration 
Working knowledge in application/delivery systems 
Ability to analyze and interpret business and scientific periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and government regulations. 
Salary and grade level will be commensurate with experience and/or education level.

Qualifications


The selected candidate is required to possess the following: 
Ph.D. with a minimum of 6 years of industrial experience in formulation for agricultural applications including 2 years of supervisory experience in industrial sittings 
Proven track record of effective team building and people management skills 
Excellent organizational and communication skills and the ability to work in collaborative environments 
Extensive experience in agricultural chemical or microbial product formulations 
Demonstrated track record in the development of formulation processes such as spray drying, freeze drying, granulation, and micro emulsions 
Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in various formulation formats 
Experience in developing and drafting technical documentations for product registration 
Working knowledge in application/delivery systems 
Ability to analyze and interpret business and scientific periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and government regulations. 

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