Formulation Researcher

ADAMA , one of the world's leading crop protection companies, offers a challenging career opportunity for a motivated and professional candidate to join the Formulation R&D Department at Adama Agan in Ashdod .

In the Adama Formulation R&D Department, you will participate in providing solutions for farmers that will help feed the world's growing population by developing novel and innovative crop protection formulations.

Solve real-life chemical problems and master the field of Formulation Science!

We are looking for candidates with learning potential and a desire to develop, even if they do not have prior experience in the field of formulations. We believe in developing employees and providing opportunities for professional growth.

In the Adama Formulation R&D Department you will develop knowledge in the following areas:

Solubility
Emulsions
Active ingredient stabilization
Wetting
Dispersants
Crystal growth prevention
Rheology
Milling
Adjuvancy
Agrobiology
IP
and more…

You will also gain exposure to:

Product development
Scale-up
Manufacturing
Regulatory affairs
Marketing
Customer requirements
and more….

Areas of Responsibility:

Experimental work in a chemistry lab.
Develop complex formulations that meet customer and regulatory requirements.
Plan and perform experiments to assess or improve formulation properties.
Cooperate with internal ADAMA units such as the analytical, organic synthesis, scale-up and manufacturing departments.
Support the product development cycle from early development to manufacturing launch and beyond.
Develop intellectual property to protect formulations in development.

Requirements:

MSc degree in Sciences (Chemistry/Chemical Engineering).
Ability to perform laboratory experiments.
Ability to use laboratory equipment.
Ability to work independently in an organized and systematic manner.
Ability to design and conduct research, troubleshoot and solve problems during development.
Initiative, creativity, and flexibility of thought, coupled with critical thinking.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team.
Self-learning ability.
Consistent performance.
Diligence, determination and curiosity.

Nice-to-Have:

Knowledge in the field of Colloid Chemistry.
Knowledge in the field of Surface Science.
Experience in Formulation Development.
Advanced level in English.

The company provides full training for this role