Application technology engineer biologicals – Cosmópolis/SP

SP | São Paulo
Efetivo (CLT)
Biólogo
Bioquímico
Biotecnologista
Engenheiro Agrônomo
Engenheiro Químico
Químico

Description

• Partners with formulation, analytical, greenhouse biologists, and field R&D scientists in developing new formulated products to ensure products meet or exceeds the customer’s storage, handling, and application needs and expectations.
• Utilizes background in agricultural, physical, and chemical sciences to solve problems concerned with product delivery, application, storage, and processing of agricultural products.
• Designs and executes experiments in the lab to mimic real-world application scenarios to assess risks in product application, handling, and storage and develops mitigation plans to address any issues.
• Develops new methodologies and capabilities to assess how formulated products may impact efficacy and crop safety.
• Provides urgent in-season customer support and conducts educational programs to aid business leaders, sales & marketing reps, farmers and related farm cooperatives.
• Partners with marketing, field biology, and external partners such as equipment manufacturers, and industry/academic consultants to understand current industry trends and develop strategy to adapt to regional agricultural practices in application technology and product delivery and storage.
• The successful applicant will network with domestic and international standards organizations such as ASABE, ISO, CEN, and ASTM to promote and influence the agricultural industry design standards and trends targeted at creating leadership positions and driving strategy.
• The position may require domestic and international travel.

Qualifications

• PhD / MSc with 4+ years of professional experience /BS with 8+ years of professional experience in Agricultural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Weed Science, Entomology, Plant Pathology.
• Experience with agricultural application equipment, designing & prototyping purpose-built equipment, and troubleshooting lab to pilot scale processing issues.
• Good working knowledge of agricultural operations, agricultural products, and delivery systems.
• Track record of new product/technology development and using a multi-disciplinary approach to problem solving and opportunity development.
• Strong result-oriented mentality, able to work independently.
• Excellent project management, planning, prioritization, and leadership skills.
• Experience working in or leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• A proven record of original research contributions, including development of intellectual property and experience in publishing and presenting technical papers in scientific journals and at professional symposia is important.