Agriculture Formulation Specialist

Job Description

Stepan’s Agricultural Innovation Center in Winder, Georgia, is looking for a trailblazer to join our team as an Agriculture Formulation Specialist . If you thrive in non-repetitive roles, love tackling the unknown, and enjoy creating solutions where none exist, this is the job for you.

This role is responsible for planning and executing formulation development for Advanced Formulation Services (AFS), Stepan’s agriculture contract research organization. You’ll design, develop, and refine cutting-edge agricultural formulations—pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in crop protection and enhancement.

What You’ll Do:

-Translate customer needs into structured Statements of Work (SOWs), ensuring seamless project execution.
-Develop innovative agricultural formulations, testing and refining them for effectiveness.
-Communicate results with clarity, crafting concise, insightful reports that drive decisions.
-Collaborate with other scientists, commercial leads, and R&D teams to bring groundbreaking formulations to life.
-Navigate ambiguity with confidence, solving complex problems that haven’t been tackled before.
-Stay ahead of industry trends, exploring new technologies, AI, and machine learning to enhance formulations.
-Engage in global projects, supporting colleagues or owning independent initiatives.

Qualifications

Who You Are:

-A creative thinker who thrives on solving problems with inventive approaches.
-Someone who welcomes change and enjoys learning new techniques.
-A formulation expert with experience in diverse agricultural product types (Suspension Concentrates (SC), -Emulsifiable Concentrates (EC), Oil Dispersions (OD), Suspoemulsions (SE), Soluble Liquids (SL), Wettable Powders (WP), Water Dispersible Granules (WDG), Flowable Concentrates for Seed (FS), Tank Mix Adjuvants (TMA), etc.).
-An effective communicator, skilled at translating complex technical data into actionable insights.

What You Bring:

-7+ years of agricultural formulation development experience.
-Familiarity with ASTM, CIPAC, and other agricultural test methods.
-Experience with AI, machine learning, or digital tools is a plus.

Location & Flexibility:

-Primary workplace: Winder, GA Agricultural Innovation Center (office & lab).
-10-15% travel anticipated.
-Potential placement at Stepan’s Global Technology Center in Northfield, IL for the right candidate.

Education

-A graduate degree in chemistry, biology, agriculture, or related fields (PhD preferred).

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Established in 1932, Stepan Company is a major manufacturer of basic and intermediate chemicals including surfactants, polymers, as well as specialty ingredients that go into consumer, household, and institutional products such as laundry detergents, shampoos, and surface cleaners. Stepan Company currently has 22 global manufacturing locations and over 2,500 employees. We have a strong record of growth. Our growth allows us to provide meaningful career opportunities and stability to our team members. We have big goals at Stepan and know every team member will be crucial to achieving our objectives. Regardless of function, we are looking for team members who bring with them a growth mindset, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to thrive in an evolving environment.

We celebrate diversity at Stepan and are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.