Description
Join a growing, employee-owned fertilizer manufacturer with a passion for innovation and excellence! We're seeking a Research Engineer to join our team onsite at our Alabama plant. This is an exciting opportunity to work on groundbreaking polymer coating technologies for agricultural and controlled-release applications, all while enjoying the flexibility and close-knit culture of a smaller company backed by strong leadership and a 500-person national team. With Day 1 benefits, unique client solutions, and a commitment to cutting-edge R&D, this is your chance to make a direct impact in a highly specialized and rewarding environment!
Qualifications and responsibilities for this Research Engineer position include:
- Master’s or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science, or related discipline OR Bachelor's with 10+ years of research experience
- 1–5 years of experience in industrial settings, preferably with coatings, adhesives, or polymer chemistry
- Conduct lab and pilot-scale research projects on polymer-coated fertilizers and agricultural additives
- Develop, test, and optimize new coating formulations and chemical manufacturing processes
- Analyze chemical and physical properties using scientific instrumentation
- Document experimental results, write SOPs, and contribute to technical reports and patent applications
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate results to leadership
- Troubleshoot lab and plant equipment, support production processes, and improve existing products
Salary: $70,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
Benefits: This full-time, permanent, direct-hire position offers great benefits including Day 1 employer-insured health, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid time off (PTO).
DAVRON is the leading Headhunter and Executive Search firm for Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Manufacturing professionals nationwide. Our recruiters have direct communication with hiring managers allowing us to get you in front of company decision makers. You also receive one-on-one interview preparation and insider coaching from staffing experts to help you every step of the way. We want to see you thrive in challenging work environments that bring you excitement and prosperity in your career!
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Are you ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a challenging work environment? If so, apply today and let's see where this opportunity can take you!
RESEARCH ENGINEER | CHEMICAL ENGINEER | POLYMER SCIENTIST | M.S. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING | FORMULATION DEVELOPMENT | PILOT SCALE | COATINGS | FERTILIZER MANUFACTURING | AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS | PROCESS OPTIMIZATION | ANALYTICAL METHODS | INDUSTRIAL R&D