Product Development Chemist/R&D Chemist/Formulation Chemist

Job Title: Product Development Chemist – Fertilizer Resins
Location: North Carolina (On-site) Note: Must have experience in fertilizer resins. Overview: Client is looking for Product Development Chemist with specialized experience in fertilizer resins. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working hands-on in a laboratory environment and is eager to design, synthesize, and improve slow-release fertilizer technologies that drive sustainable agricultural growth. You’ll join a collaborative R&D team where innovation, problem-solving, and real-world impact meet. What You’ll Do:

• Design, synthesize, and formulate new fertilizer resin and polymer products tailored for agricultural applications.
• Conduct lab-scale testing and analysis to evaluate formulation performance and stability.
• Identify process improvements and assist in optimizing product formulations for scalability and efficiency.
• Partner with cross-functional teams in manufacturing, product engineering, and quality to support pilot testing and full-scale production.
• Document research findings, experimental data, and formulations in compliance with safety and regulatory guidelines.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 4–5 years of hands-on product development experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Strong background in resin or polymer chemistry, with direct experience related to fertilizer product development.
• Proven ability to take ideas from concept through synthesis and final formulation.
• Demonstrated success in developing slow-release fertilizers or similar controlled-release systems.
• Excellent technical problem-solving, documentation, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Background in scale-up or pilot plant operations for fertilizer resin products.
• Working knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE) and other R&D design tools.
• Understanding of industrial resin manufacturing methods.
• Must hold valid U.S. work authorization (Green Card, U.S. Citizen, or active H1B).
• Candidates from any U.S. state are welcome; relocation assistance available.
• PhD not required – strong industry experience is highly valued.
• A plus for candidates with slow-release technology expertise, particularly those who have developed products from the ground up rather than additives or coatings.

Job Type: Full-time Pay: $110.00 - $140.00 per year Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience in fertilizer resins/fertilizer chemistry?
• Do you have experience in slow-release fertilizers?
• Do you have experience in industrial product development?

Work Location: On the road