(Global Petrochemical) Senior Product Development Agronomy Scientist
MatchaTalent
- Abu Dhabi
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Contribute to and manage the MDTS agronomy database (ARM system).
- Support MDTS regional agronomist and regional sales with internal VP training and customer presentations.
- Design, implement, and report on field trials for value proposition determination and evidence.
- Participate in the accolade process for Technical Review, Economic review, Research Plan, and Resource.
- This role required candidate to permanently relocate at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Science, Soil Science, or Agronomy.
- 5-10 years of experience practicing agronomy with extensive exposure to product development processes.
- Advanced working knowledge in soil fertility, crop nutrition, and soil nutrient management.
- Proven expertise in a scientific discipline, preferably in soil science or chemistry, demonstrated through a doctoral degree and/or publication of relevant scientific papers.
- Proficiency in statistical analysis and using appropriate methods and software.
- Excellent laboratory experience, including development and adaptation of chemical analysis methods.
- Proficient in written and spoken English.
- Willingness to continuously improve and learn new knowledge and skills.
- Willingness to engage in fieldwork.
- High capability to learn and develop other employees.
- Organize and carry out fertilizer research experiments with objectives including:
- Development of new fertilizer grades.
- Development of new methods for This Company fertilizer application.
- Improvement of This Company fertilizer products.
- Development of fertilizer programs.
- Competencies in agronomy, including trial/experiment design, execution, analysis, reporting, training, and marketing.
- Collaboration in ongoing research projects focusing on integrated soil-plant management, soil fertility and nutrient supply, fertilizers and fertilization efficiency, sustainability, and environmental issues.
- Work closely with T&I researchers to develop new fertilizer products.
- Ability to collaborate closely with individuals from the fertilizer business to expand the product portfolio.