Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $100,000 - $110,000
Scientist- Formulation
ProviviOverview:
Provivi is a California-based, globally operatingAgTechcompany using pheromones to protect crops from major damaging insects. Our patented production method enables a step change in the cost of manufacturing pheromones, allowing us to pioneer the use of this proven tool in high-acreage crops such as corn,riceand soy.
Founded in 2013 by Nobel laureate Frances Arnold and Caltech scholars Pedro Coelho and Peter Meinhold, we are hiring thevery bestand brightest people to develop and commercialize our products.
Role Description:
Scientist - Formulation, will developeco-friendlyagriculturalproducts. The successful candidate willbe responsible forthe creation, development,and launch of pheromone-basedbiodegradableformulations that will deliver value and meet the needs of customers.
Specific Responsibilities Include:
- Conduct formulation development by designing experimental plansbased on the defined deliverables,processing, and carrying performance analyses.
- Produce formulation samples in sufficient quantity and high quality forlab andfield tests.
- Prepare protocols, reports, and test methods andwritesSOPs. Clearly and accurately communicate the results of work by creating documentation.Record resultsaccurately, clearly, and regularly.
- Provide technical data to support regulatory submission.
- Activelydemonstratepositive safety behaviors and practices.
- Collaborate with other members of formulation team, leadership team, and other functions including Field Development, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Regulatory to achieve company milestones.
Qualifications & Skills Include:
Education/Experience:
- Education
- Master or PhD inpolymer (science) engineering, physical chemistry or otherchemical andmaterial scienceand engineeringrelated degrees.
- Skills:
- Hands-onlaboratoryexperience withpolymer processingtechnologysuch asextrusion,injection molding, andcompounding.
- Experience withprocessing and analysis ofbiodegradable polymers.
- Ability towriteclear scientific reports and effectively communicate results and recommendations to team members and collaborators.
- Proficiencyinconventionalthermal analysis,chromatography techniques, andspectroscopyincludingTGA, DSC,GC, MS,GPC, viscometer,UV-VISandFT-IR, would be a plus.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues,across functions, andexternal partners
- Ability to resolve key project hurdles.
- Ability to prioritize responsibilities and multi-task.
Experience in a start-up environment with tight deadlines is desirable.
- Capable of working independently, and as a team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to lift 15 40 pounds.
Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment
Proviviis an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status, or any otherlegally-protectedfactors.
Disclaimer:The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skillsrequired ofpersonnel so classified.All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.