Our Research and Development group seeks a Laboratory Technician to: - Support innovation projects and execute lab formulation processes
- Provide lab support of projects from Quality and Manufacturing functions **Essential Roles and Activities**:
- Conduct physical and chemical testing of commercial or experimental formulations of crop protection
- Check chemical stability of formulations with analytical tests (LC, GC, GC-MS) and interpret analytical outputs.
- Provide a record of compositions, test results, methods etc. in lab notebooks
- Prepare reports, presentations on results of laboratory testing
- Collaborate with internal function across the company such as (Marketing, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Legal) to resolve issues, compatible with project success criteria and timelines.
- Collaborate with external companies (suppliers of ingredients, toll manufacturers of agricultural active ingredients and formulations, contract laboratories and universities) to evaluate alternative raw materials and technologies.
- Conduct process studies on commercial or experimental formulations
- Prepare formulations for field and regulatory studies
- Support management of chemical inventory and chemical waste




- Identify lab equipment to facilitate lab safety and project efficiency
- Support establishment of trade secrets, patents, etc., involving formulations
- Work in accordance with established SOP’s and procedures
- Input into process improvements and working practices
- Travel (<10% of time) to attend conferences, field tests, manufacturing trials, and training **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**:
- ** Education**: Three years degree course/Bachelor's degree or similar (high school diploma) in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Chemical & Process engineering or related fields.
- ** Experience**:1-5 years of chemical laboratory experience (industrial or academic) in preparing formulations for agriculture, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, cleaners, or food, or personal care industries **Desired Qualifications**:
- Hands-on experience with multi-phase mixtures (dispersions, emulsions, etc.) with various formulation production or analytical piece of equipment
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to prioritize time and tasks and to work in a busy environment
- Flexibility to learn new tasks and skills
- Have good organizational and communication skills

📌 Laboratory Technician (Novara)
🏢 Gowan USA
📍 Novara