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Agrochemical Expert or Postdoc for Formulation Development of Herbicides with William Edwards LLC in Virtual

Type of position PI or Co-PI for a federal grant to transition into Lead Chemist at a biological startup.
Employer William Edwards LLC
Location Virtual
Description of Location We are looking for someone with access to a university or other lab.
Salary Tbd by location as per federal grant requirements
Closing date of competition December 30, 2022
Date position available Expected June 2023
Description of duties

We are a startup looking for an agrochemical formulation development expert who has a strong desire to be part of a disrupter. You will contribute to the formulation of a new herbicide. You will be responsible for compiling the actual chemical products to trial.

 

Qualifications sought

Post Doc or ecpert with experience in developing agrochemical formulations of herbicides. Must be a hands-on formulator with laboratory, preferably in a university environment. Must have experience in the physics of drop formation in spray drift control and in determining surfactants and other material for formulations. Must be able to evaluate rheology and surface activity of adjuvants for spray application. Must have strong background in water soluble polymer chemistry. PI experience.

You will serve as a PI or co PI on a federal grant and carry out all of the grant requirements. This will be a fulltime position. 

Application procedure  
Submit what Email/cover letter and resume
Submit to [email protected]