Senior Scientist, Crop Formulation
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ABOUT GREENLIGHT
At GreenLight we are working to solve two of the world's greatest problems: global food insecurity and equal access to vaccines and the associated health benefits. Unlike most corporations who can be required to put profits ahead of other principles, GreenLight is one of the first Public Benefit Corporations to be publicly traded and have a charter that requires a focus on how it benefits its employees, community and society and has a broad portfolio addressing key issues in plant health and human health (Nasdaq: GRNA) by leveraging the full potential of dsRNA and mRNA. The GreenLight team is a little over 260 people across our headquarters in Lexington, MA, an R&D facility and an R&D facility in Research Triangle Park, NC. GreenLight also has a biomanufacturing plant in Rochester, NY. Initiatives include finding ways to support biodiversity, protect bees and other pollinators, treat rare diseases as well as develop vaccines.
At GreenLight, we believe inclusion is the way forward. We celebrate the power of working together to address humanity’s challenges, meet the needs of underserved populations, and push the boundaries of scientific discovery. Fueled by our aspiration for a true sense of belonging, our talented teams embody the principles of diversity and equality as we strive to bring food security, medicine, and healthcare to everyone—paving the way for a sustainable future. For more information, visit www.greenlightbio.com.
GreenLight Biosciences is seeking an exceptional, highly motivated, and collaborative Senior Scientist to join the Crop Formulation team. The candidate will be accountable for crop formulation composition and process development as well as managing technical transfer to pilot and commercial plant scale. The crop formulations team at the RTP location develops robust formulations to be testing in bioassays in lab, greenhouse and field testing. The successful candidate will also provide mentorship of formulation scientists in the design, development, and implementation of crop formulations for the product development phase. Familiarity in a variety of crop formulation types (SL, EW, ME, SC, WP, WDG) is required. Process scale-up and technical transfer to external sites is required. Ability to develop and evaluate an EPA, PMRA and EFSA approvable formulation design is required. Strong technical, organizational, and communication skills, along with a commitment to excellence and high-quality work are required. The individual will contribute within an innovative and fast-paced R&D environment and help to build the future of RNA revolution. Come and join us.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute novel formulations of dsRNA and formulation inerts to meet Formulation Design.
- Analyze, summarize, and clearly present technical data to the rest of the R&D organization and in external venues.
- Work collaboratively with Discovery, Development, Regulatory and Project Management Office teams to accomplish project goals and milestones
Qualifications:
- B.Sc. M.S. and/or PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, or related field
- 10+ years’ experience, preferably in an agrochemical formulation in in an industrial setting
- Proven track record of successfully managing complex formulation development and generation of products on the market.
- Experience with variety of analytical techniques, process development and regulatory filings for biological and chemical crop protection products.
- Experience with microscopic characterization of colloidal systems (light scattering, dynamic light scattering, zeta potential) and their macroscopic physical attributes (density, viscosity, and surface tension) is required.
- Must be highly motivated with high quality standards and an absolute commitment to team success
- Ability to work effectively in fast-paced R&D environment with multiple tasks at hand
- Strong communication and organizational skills, with a proven ability to convey complex ideas in a clear, precise, and actionable manner
Greenlight Biosciences Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
GreenLight requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination for its employees.
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