Ph.d. Formulation Researcher

ADAMA, one of the world’s leading crop protection companies, is seeking a highly motivated and professional Formulation Researcher to join our Formulation R&D Department at Adama Agan in Ashdod.

The position focuses on creating and advancing innovative formulation technologies that provide real solutions to farmers worldwide and support sustainable agriculture.

In our Formulation R&D team, you will solve real-life chemical challenges, expand your expertise in Formulation Science, and contribute to the development of next-generation products that help feed the world’s growing population.

We welcome candidates with strong learning potential and a passion for innovation — even without prior formulation experience. We believe in developing our people and providing long-term professional growth opportunities.

Professional Development Areas

In this role, you will build deep expertise in formulation science, including solubility and active ingredient stabilization, emulsions, wetting and dispersants, crystal growth prevention, rheology, milling, adjuvancy, agrobiology, and intellectual property. In parallel, you will gain cross-functional exposure to the full product development lifecycle — from early research and scale-up to manufacturing, regulatory affairs, marketing considerations, and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop complex formulations that meet customer, regulatory, and manufacturing requirements
• Design, plan, and execute laboratory experiments to evaluate and improve formulation performance
• Conduct hands-on experimental work in a chemistry laboratory
• Troubleshoot and solve scientific and technical challenges during development
• Support the full product lifecycle — from early-stage development through scale-up, manufacturing launch, and beyond
• Collaborate with internal departments including Analytical, Organic Synthesis, Scale-Up, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and Marketing
• Develop and support intellectual property (IP) to protect new formulations
  
  

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related field
• Strong understanding of chemical structure, functional groups, and molecular interactions
• Hands-on laboratory skills and experience with laboratory equipment
• Ability to design and conduct research, analyze data, troubleshoot, and solve complex problems
• Independent, organized, and systematic working style
• Initiative, creativity, intellectual curiosity, and critical thinking
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team
• Self-learning ability and consistent performance
• Diligence and determination
  
  

• Background in Colloid Chemistry
• Background in Surface Science
• Experience in Formulation Development
• Advanced English proficiency
  
  

• Full professional training for the role
• Exposure to multidisciplinary R&D activities
• A dynamic and innovative-driven environment