Date of posting here August 17, 2009 Type of position Full time direct hire position with a chemical company. Employer Agricultural Products Division of multi-billion dollar chemical company Location NJ Salary $100 - $130K base Benefits 20% bonus Closing date of competition 9/30/09 Date position available ASAP Description of duties Delivering results using out of the box thinking and resources, internal and external networks of information and overall scientific understanding to create and develop novel formulations to achieve value propositions and commercially viable innovations. Work safely in a team environment to lead and raise the capability of staff members in the Product Innovation Formulations group. Lead the development of agricultural product solutions based on unique, platform technologies. Lead the development of new test protocols and align methods with decision goals. Ensure resources are properly aligned to value propositions and overall project goals and timelines to guarantee success. Manage chemical composition and formulation chemists to meet aggressive objectives. Partner with Project and Portfolio Managers, the Biology Evaluations Manager, Area Development Managers and Strategic Marketing Managers on all aspects of technical support, protocol generation, chemical test requests, timelines, and data requirements. Efficiently interpret data and provide valuable insights and recommendations for product enhancements. Provide technical leadership to encourage and develop scientific rigor resulting in crisp experimental design with pertinent and viable results. Recruit, develop and coach to raise the bar and produce a high caliber team. Provide effective, timely and sound technical support to meet and exceed project objectives. Work safely, in full observance of Company safety and environmental plans and policies, and foster a strong commitment to safety and overall environmental responsibility. Qualifications sought 5-10 years of experience in managing internal and external formulation laboratory operations. Understanding of economic, competitive, and practical use factors affecting opportunities in agricultural markets. Working knowledge of current commercial standards in agricultural and specialty crops. Knowledge of commercial scale-up and high manufacturing processing at the plant level. Demonstrated skills in project management, and its application to product development. Effective communication, both oral and written, and listening skills, and demonstrated ability to work in a team environment. Strong interpersonal savvy with a strong drive for results and problem solving. Thorough understanding and practices of laboratory safety operations. Proven capability in effectively managing and developing employees. Familiarity with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint software packages; familiarity with Microsoft Project Server a plus. Understanding and practical application of pertinent statistical analyses. PhD in Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with experience in polymer, surface, reactions or colloidal sciences with at least 5 years management experience; or MS in similar disciplines with at least 10 years management experience. Contact for additional information Jess Stinson jess@centuryassociates.com Application procedure   Submit what Letter of applications explaining: Why Me? Resume Salary requirements Submit to Jess Stinson jess@centuryassociates.com