Research Associate (Formulations)

Kelly Science is seeking a Research Associate to join a growing agricultural team located in Woburn, MA.

Salary: $55,000-75,000/year
Shift: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm
Employment Type: Full Time; Direct Hire

Job Duties Include:

• Work closely with formulation scientists to create small batch formulations.
  
• Conduct preliminary and complex evaluations to combine active ingredients with excipients for optimal physical and chemical properties.
  
• Follow guidance from the R&D director to conduct compatibility and stability testing. Optimize delivery systems by adjusting particle size, solubility, release profiles, suspension behavior, and performing compatibility tests on products like emulsions, granules, and encapsulates.
  
• Assist in scaling up processes for both pilot and commercial production, whether in-house or at other locations.
  
• Engage in product testing and collect data in various environments, including the lab, greenhouse, and outdoor settings.
  
• Keep detailed records of all experimental procedures, observations, and results.
  
• Support lab operations by cleaning glassware, preparing reagents, maintaining equipment, and organizing inventory.
  
• Identify and report any issues related to plant trials, lab equipment, or processes.
  
• Be prepared to travel up to 10% of the time for visits to manufacturing sites.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science or a related scientific field
  
• Previous industry experience working within a chemistry laboratory setting.
  
• Experience with formulations and/or HPLC strongly preferred.
  
• Must be able to safely lift up to 25 pounds
  
• Must be willing to travel up to 10% of the time for visits to manufacturing sites.

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