Product Development Chemist

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our 10,000 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

**Summary**

CHS is hiring a Product Development Chemist (PDC) to analyze and report on current and future CHS adjuvant, micronutrient, biological, and seed treatment products. The Chemist will not only identify product recipes but also monitor formulation stability and compatibility, along with product handling characteristics using experimental design. Additionally, the PDC will lead in formulation expertise and work closely with other members in Product Development to create new product opportunities and help solve chemistry related issues that happen in the field.

This role is located in the Randolph, MN area.

**Responsibilities**

+ Ensure compliance with laboratory health and safety guidelines

+ Coordinate with senior management to identify source for raw materials and other ingredients

+ Utilize a working understanding of organic, inorganic, physical and biochemistry

+ Prepare test solutions to conduct experiments, then advising and coordinating on test procedures

+ Conduct qualitative and quantitative experiments considering the volume and structure of ingredients

+ Write technical reports of the test results

+ Identify improvements that can be made to existing lab processes

+ Develop nonstandard tests for chemical products

+ Refine formulations to improve their quality

+ Ability to work safely around hazardous materials

+ Sterilize equipment and store materials in secure places

+ Maintain lab equipment and troubleshoot or report on malfunctions

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

**Minimum Qualifications (required)**

+ Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related field required.

+ 7+ years of experience in chemistry in a laboratory setting

**Additional Qualifications**

+ Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in Chemistry preferred

+ Self-motivated and able to work independently

+ Capability of making recommendations and resolving issues

+ Able to interpret and understand labels, safety data sheets (SDS) and seed treater manuals

+ Strong agriculture background/knowledge with active participation in one or more professional Ag organizations preferred

+ Understanding of marketing concepts

+ Ability to perform under stressful situations and time constraints

+ Ability to utilize office tools (phone, fax, computer) Microsoft Office products.

+ Ability to put together meeting presentations and present to attending audience in a professional and positive attitude.

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail

+ Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse

**Physical Requirements**

+ Travel up to 20%

+ Occasional travel and overnights.

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care savings accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.