Summary/Objective

The Seed Treatment & Specialty Particles Scientist will work closely with BRANDT Discovery and Innovation, LLC. and BRANDT/ Talc USA to formulate, develop and test dry powder seed fluency agents and seed treatments.     

The Seed Treatment & Specialty Particles Scientist will report to the National Director of Labs for BRANDT Discovery and Innovation and will work closely with the BRANDT Discovery and Innovation Technical Agronomist Team and the Talc USA and BRANDT Team. 

Essential Functions

• Run the Seed Treatment and Specialty Particles Formulation Lab
  • Provide QC for production
  • Oversee and develop new powders seed treatment blends.
• Setup and Manage a Seed Treatment Testing Lab
  • Germination, early vigor, etc.
• Specialty Particles Testing Includes
  • Flow Testing, Static Charge Testing, Density Testing, Cohesion Properties, Seed Flow Meters, Particle Size and Adsorption/Dust Off properties to seeds
• Have and develop strong knowledge of dry powder seed treatment activities including:
  • Fluency, Anti-Static Compounds, Desiccants, Microbials, Biostimulants, etc
• Provide technical knowledge related to BRANDT / Talc USA seed treatment products related to customers, growers, and sales team.
  • Assist BRANDT / Talc USA sales team with technical support.
  • Lead presentations at agricultural trade meetings for distributors and customers explaining new and existing products.
  • Have knowledge of key crops, pests, environmental conditions, and production practices that impact use of BRANDT / Talc USA product line.
  • Write technical agronomic publications related to BRANDT/ Talc USA product lines.

Required Competencies

Teamwork/Collaboration Skills

Customer Focus

Independent Self-Starter

Agricultural Expertise in Row Crops in Seed Treatment Space

Proficiency in Excel and Word

Travel

This position may require up to 10 to 20% travel to sales, training and customer meeting locations.

Required Education and Experience

• MS or PhD in agricultural or science related field with 2 to 5 years of relevant research experience or 10 years’ experience with a BS in agriculture or science based field.
• Strong lab skills with the ability to use and maintain analytical instruments and software utilized in dry powder testing.
• Strong agriculture background in Corn, Cotton, Peanuts, Soybeans and Wheat is preferred.  
• Familiarity with basic aspects of seed treatments and coatings.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Motivated, independent self-starter with results and solution orientation.
• Existing contacts within the dealer network would be an asset.
• Valid driver’s license and clean drivers record.

Benefits Include: 

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Company Paid Short Term Disability
• Company Paid Long Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Employee Paid Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity Options
• Paid Sick/Personal Leave
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan/Profit Sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Pay Range: $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position and the duties and responsibilities may change without notice.