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Senior Formulation Scientist
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Senior Formulation Scientist – Bio stimulants and Biologicals Type: In-Office, Full-Time Location: Alberta, Canada
About Our Client Our client is an innovative and rapidly growing organization in the agricultural technology space, focused on advancing soil health and crop performance through cutting-edge bio stimulant and biological solutions. Backed by access to a unique and high-quality natural resource, they have developed a strong reputation for delivering consistent, high-performance products that support modern farming systems.
With a commitment to scientific excellence and real-world results, the organization is investing heavily in research and development to bring the next generation of agricultural inputs to market. This role presents an exciting opportunity to play a key part in shaping impactful products that directly influence crop productivity, sustainability, and long-term soil health.
Key Responsibilities As the Senior Formulation Scientist, you will lead the development of innovative agricultural formulations, driving products from concept through to commercial application.
Formulation & Product Development You will develop liquid, soluble, and granular formulations incorporating humic substances, biological organisms, nutrients, and plant-active compounds. Work to enhance existing products by improving stability, compatibility, and biological effectiveness to meet evolving market needs.
Compatibility & Stability Testing Evaluate tank mix compatibility with fertilizers, crop protection products, and other agricultural inputs to ensure seamless field application. Conduct stability testing, including precipitation and pH tolerance assessments, to ensure product performance across diverse conditions.
Greenhouse & Plant Studies Design and execute greenhouse trials to assess plant response to formulation changes under controlled conditions. Analyze plant growth metrics such as root development, nutrient uptake, and stress response to guide product optimization.
Manufacturing & Scale-Up Translate laboratory formulations into scalable manufacturing processes that maintain product integrity. Establish production specifications and collaborate with operations teams to ensure consistency and quality at scale.
Qualifications Education & Experience: A PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, agricultural chemistry, soil science, biochemistry, or a related discipline is required. Proven experience developing and formulating agricultural inputs such as bio stimulants, biologicals, fertilizers, or adjuvants.
Technical Skills: Strong experience working with liquid suspensions, soluble powders, and granular formulations. Demonstrated ability to design and interpret greenhouse or plant-response studies. Experience scaling formulations from lab development to commercial production is highly valued.
Key Competencies: Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, hands-on approach to formulation challenges. Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with experience presenting technical data and insights to both scientific and non-technical stakeholders. Ability to work cross-functionally with research, production, and commercial teams. Results-driven mindset with a focus on delivering high-performance, market-ready solutions.
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