Inorganic Products Scientist - Manufacturing & Development

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Job Description:

About The Andersons, Inc.

The Andersons, Inc., is a North American agriculture and renewable fuels company. Guided by its Statement of Principles, The Andersons is committed to providing extraordinary service to its customers, helping its employees improve, supporting its communities, and increasing the value of the company. For more information, please visit www.andersonsinc.com.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for supporting production operations and new product development for liquid agricultural and industrial products, leading inorganic formulation and process chemistry efforts. This role supports and improves ongoing manufacturing operations while also developing, scaling, and commercializing liquid agricultural and industrial products, including micronutrient, NPK, inorganic salt, and chelated solutions. The position contributes to product and technology research, development, and manufacturing support in a manner that meets the needs of customers, achieves growth and profitability objectives, and allows for efficient and effective product introduction.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, plan and implement product and technology development projects from conception to production.

• Provide technical support to manufacturing by identifying and implementing process and formulation improvements that improve throughput, reduce cost, enhance quality, improve product performance, enhance worker safety and protect the environment.

• Provide technical support to operations and business/technology development, assisting with the identification and assessment of new technology and/or process improvement initiatives.

• Establish, maintain, report on and accomplish the priorities established in a technical project plan; manage and control the budgeted expenses associated with the technical plan.

• Recognize and respond to seasonal and project-specific time constraints

What is Expected of You and Others at This Level

• Intermediate knowledge and experience in own discipline; still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills

• Solves a range of problems

• Analyzes possible solutions using and creating standard procedures

• Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction

Competencies Expected of You and Others at This Level

• Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions

• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives

• Values Differences - Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization

• Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement

• Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity

• Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable for meeting commitments

• Being Resilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or chemical engineering required; advanced degree (master's or PhD) in Inorganic Chemistry strongly preferred

• 3-5 years’ professional research or industrial experience required

• Ability to manage projects independently and meet deadlines

• Detail oriented with strong documentation skillset required

• Ability to travel 10-15%, as required

Physical Requirements and Working Environment

• Working conditions include laboratory work as well as office work

• Must be able to sit/stand for an extended period of time

• Exposure to dust, chemicals, hazardous materials etc.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols, policies, procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersons’ Statement of Principles.

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Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. The Andersons, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace. The Andersons, Inc. is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

Note: The Andersons, Inc. conducts drug, alcohol and/or medical testing of applicants and employees based on type of position. A copy of our testing policy is available by contacting the HR Department at talentacquisition@andersonsinc.com.

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