Research & Development Manager - Koch Agronomic Services

Our Team

In this role, you will collaborate on base business commercialization efforts and the development and commercialization of new products that improve crop nutrition, optimize plant health, and create long-term value in the agricultural market. This opportunity will allow you to combine your technical expertise, leadership skills, creativity, and entrepreneurship to have a direct impact on business performance.

The position will include up to 20% travel and is based in Decatur, GA, 15-miles east of Atlanta, GA. Decatur offers all that living near a big city has to offer, without being right in downtown:

• Near beaches and mountains
• World-class restaurants, festive nightlife, professional sports teams, and an abundance of attractions
• Experience a diverse and thriving cultural scene with the city's many theatres, museums, galleries
• Year-round optimal weather
• We welcome you to explore what Atlanta and the surrounding communities could offer you!

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with leadership, procurement, product stewardship and operations to ensure products meet end user/brand/competitive specifications, commercialization timelines and product quality criteria
• Attract, motivate, empower, develop and retain a diverse team
• Drive continuous improvement through formulation optimization, minimizing waste and optimizing the product portfolio
• Provide technical support/training to sales teams, operations and marketing
• Identify new product technologies and explore the potential to improve products/processes based on insights to help the business team drive portfolio expansion
• Develop Intellectual Property strategies

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Research experience to include one or more of these areas: product/formulation development, commercialization, production scale up
• Experience leading and managing projects
• Advanced degree in Physical Science field - (with an emphasis on Chemistry, Formulation Chemistry)

What Will Put You Ahead

• Five (5) or more years of experience in the Agriculture Industry supporting new product development
• Experience with nitrogen stabilizer or seed enhancement product development
• Proven track record with cross-capability collaboration
• Experience leading and mentoring a team of direct reports

Position is not eligible for sponsorship.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch Ag & Energy Solutions company, Koch Agronomic Services is a leader in nutrient management, protection and plant growth. Our team brings a full spectrum of plant health and seed enhancement solutions, equipping farmers with the right tools to deliver yield results they can count on.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf

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