Formulation Chemist - Minnesota/US

Rovensa Next is the Rovensa Group’s global business unit, specialising in biosolutions for agriculture.
It is made up of twelve pioneering Rovensa Group companies: Agrichembio, Agro-K, Agrotecnología, Cosmocel, Idai Nature, Microquimica, MIP Agro, Oro Agri, OGT, Rodel, SDP and Tradecorp, with a consolidated background in sustainable crop nutrition and biocontrol management.
Rovensa Next combines local technical knowledge, innovation and teams that work alongside farmers and distributors in the field to solve their sustainability challenges, backed by the global expertise and leadership of the Rovensa Group. It is aimed to shape a sustainable future for agriculture and drive its biotransformation.
When you join Rovensa Next you are not just joining a dynamic team of people gearing up to create a sustainable future – you are joining a team that is intent on making it a reality.

Let’s grow greener!

www.rovensanext.com/

Responsibilities

Formulations & Process Development

• Lead the development of new formulations and product improvements from concept through commercialization, aligned with company strategy.

• Conduct process development and stability studies, ensuring scalability and successful pilot trials before commercial launch.

• Support manufacturing launches of new products, including the preparation of experimental samples for external research partners.

• Partner with Operations and Industrialization teams to drive process improvements and prepare technical documentation for quality and safety.

• Validate raw materials and adjust formulations to ensure compliance and optimize performance.

• Provide technical expertise to R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams.

• Operate a variety of processing equipment (e.g., mixers, mills, weighing systems).

Laboratory Management & Safety

• Oversee laboratory operations, ensuring proper equipment maintenance and compliance with good laboratory practices.

• Ensure safe chemical handling and PPE usage, developing SOPs in collaboration with the Safety Officer.

• Maintain adequate inventory of raw materials, chemicals, and active ingredients, working closely with Procurement.

• Occasionally handle larger product quantities (e.g., 50 lb bags).

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate formulation records in line with global R&D requirements.

• Prepare reports and present findings regularly to international teams and management through written updates, presentations, and virtual meetings.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Chemistry or related field (PhD a plus).

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in agricultural product formulation and development.

• Strong knowledge of plant nutrition, biostimulant, and/or biological formulations.

• Familiarity with agrochemical applications and general agricultural practices.

• Hands-on experience with FTIR, ICP, LC/LCMS, GC, and CHN/S analyses preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication in English; Spanish or Portuguese is an advantage.

• Proven ability to deliver results within a matrix organization and collaborate effectively with international teams.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills, with high attention to detail.

• Resilient, proactive, and collaborative mindset.

• Willingness to travel locally and occasionally internationally.

Please note that Rovensa Group does not assume responsibility for the legalization process of employees applying for positions in countries outside their current workplace. Employees interested in applying for international positions must ensure that they meet all the legal and immigration requirements for the country in question. If local support is available for the relocation process, the recruitment team will provide specific details to candidates during the hiring process.