Research and Development Chemist
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AgroLiquid seeks a Research & Development Chemist for its Innovation team in St. Johns, Michigan. The chemist will develop and improve plant nutrition products, conduct laboratory research, and help move product concepts from formulation through testing and commercialization. The role works with scientists and technical experts on research, manufacturing scale-up, quality testing, and troubleshooting.
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Location: 3055 W M 21, Saint Johns, MI, 48879, United States Job Category: Chemistry, Soil Science, Product Development Industry: Agriculture Employee Type: FT Exempt Contact information Name: Human Resources Phone: 989-224-4117 Email: [email protected]{target="_blank" rel="noopener"} Description Bring Your Curiosity. Advance Innovation. Make an Impact. Are you a chemist who enjoys hands-on research, solving complex problems, and seeing your work turn into real-world solutions? At AgroLiquid, we're looking for a Research & Development Chemist to join our Innovation team in St. Johns, Michigan. In this role, you'll contribute to the development and improvement of innovative plant nutrition products that help growers maximize crop performance. You'll work alongside a collaborative team of scientists and technical experts, conducting laboratory research, exploring new technologies, and helping move product concepts from initial formulation through testing and commercialization. What You'll Do - Develop, test, and improve liquid fertilizer formulations, including macronutrient, micronutrient, humic, and fulvic technologies. - Conduct hands-on laboratory experiments and compatibility testing. - Analyze experimental results, document findings, and recommend improvements. - Collaborate with scientists and research teams on greenhouse and field research initiatives. - Support manufacturing scale-up, quality testing, and troubleshooting to ensure product consistency and performance. What You'll Bring - Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Soil Science, Environmental Science, or a related scientific field with a strong chemistry foundation. - 3+ years of experience in applied research, wet chemistry, fertilizer formulation, or product development preferred. - Strong laboratory skills and understanding of chemical interactions, formulation stability, and analytical testing. - Experience interpreting research data, solving technical challenges, and maintaining accurate documentation. - A curious, analytical mindset with strong attention to detail. - Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. - Experience with agricultural chemistry, plant nutrition, humic and fulvic substances, or manufacturing processes is especially valuable. **What We Offer: **
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- US median$75–101K/yr134 salary ranges
- US median$26–28/hr137 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 495 open Chemist jobs across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 241 of the 495 open Chemist jobs (49%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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