Research Scientist, Yangling, Shaanxi Province, China
Role Title: Research Scientist, China lab
Location: Yangling, Shaanxi Province, China
About AgroFresh
Imagine a world with less food waste and stronger, more sustainable produce businesses. Where consumers everywhere have even more abundant and delicious produce options. This is our singular focus at AgroFresh and what inspires our colleagues every day.
AgroFresh is an AgTech innovator and global leader with a mission to prevent food loss/waste and conserve the planet’s resources by providing a range of science-based solutions, digital technologies, and high-touch customer services. In a world fraught with climate change and shrinking natural resources, we partner with growers, packers, and retailers bringing solutions across the food supply chain to enhance the quality and extend the shelf life of fresh produce. The AgroFresh organization has 40 years of post- harvest experience across a broad range of crops, including pome fruit (apples/pears), citrus, avocados, and mangoes – and we continue to expand into new countries and crops and pre-harvest.
What The Role Delivers
The laboratory Research Scientist is primarily responsible for the concrete implementation and execution of biology development programs for both products and expansion of the existing portfolio. The work scope spans from the proof of concept phase, through the entire product development process, and all the way to product launch. The lab researcher will be responsible for all product development activities within their assigned geography across multiple product categories including coatings, antimicrobials (fungicides) and regulators focused on near and post-harvest solutions.
In addition to the lab responsibilities, the lab researcher should to assist the regional sales team in planning, tracking and improving the relevant trials. At the same time, maintain frequent communication with other global R&D labs to learn about and exchange the latest trial data, thereby supporting the regional sales efforts.
Key Responsibilities
In order of relative importance
Primary internal and external stakeholders
AgroFresh core competencies – those in italics apply for people leaders
These skills and experiences are highly desirable; however, they do not preclude exceptions based on an individual’s performance history and demonstrated potential.
Location: Yangling, Shaanxi Province, China
About AgroFresh
Imagine a world with less food waste and stronger, more sustainable produce businesses. Where consumers everywhere have even more abundant and delicious produce options. This is our singular focus at AgroFresh and what inspires our colleagues every day.
AgroFresh is an AgTech innovator and global leader with a mission to prevent food loss/waste and conserve the planet’s resources by providing a range of science-based solutions, digital technologies, and high-touch customer services. In a world fraught with climate change and shrinking natural resources, we partner with growers, packers, and retailers bringing solutions across the food supply chain to enhance the quality and extend the shelf life of fresh produce. The AgroFresh organization has 40 years of post- harvest experience across a broad range of crops, including pome fruit (apples/pears), citrus, avocados, and mangoes – and we continue to expand into new countries and crops and pre-harvest.
What The Role Delivers
The laboratory Research Scientist is primarily responsible for the concrete implementation and execution of biology development programs for both products and expansion of the existing portfolio. The work scope spans from the proof of concept phase, through the entire product development process, and all the way to product launch. The lab researcher will be responsible for all product development activities within their assigned geography across multiple product categories including coatings, antimicrobials (fungicides) and regulators focused on near and post-harvest solutions.
In addition to the lab responsibilities, the lab researcher should to assist the regional sales team in planning, tracking and improving the relevant trials. At the same time, maintain frequent communication with other global R&D labs to learn about and exchange the latest trial data, thereby supporting the regional sales efforts.
Key Responsibilities
In order of relative importance
- Execute experimental procedures using knowledge of scientific principles, theories and experimental design within the relevant discipline.
- Responsible of the generation and analysis of research data.
- Capable of applying the scientific method to formulate experimental plans and address related R&D challenges.
- Propose research directions and formulate experimental plans targeting issues in the post- harvest value chain.
- Complete summaries and reports for the corresponding experiments/projects.
- Coordinate relevant resources to execute the planned R&D project.
- Plan and manage resources needed to initiate projects to support sales and key customers, being aligned with lab management and other leaders.
Primary internal and external stakeholders
- Global and Regional R&D team
- R&D Team
- Commercial team
- Regulatory
- Key customers
- University and Extension KOL’s
AgroFresh core competencies – those in italics apply for people leaders
- Accountability for Results
- Mindset for Growth
- Customer Centricity
- One AgroFresh
- Owns the Talent
- Master’s degree in Postharvest science/ Agronomy/Horticulture/Plant Physiology/Food Science, with 3-5 years of relevant experience preferred.
- Ability to travel 20%-30% of the time
- Proficient in using Windows and Office software as well as statistical analysis software
- Fluency in English is preferred (Reading, writing and speaking)
- Good at using GC for analysis of volatiles
These skills and experiences are highly desirable; however, they do not preclude exceptions based on an individual’s performance history and demonstrated potential.
- Ability to work independently and drive projects to completion
- Strong interpersonal skills and Excellent communication ability
- Demonstrated technical competence in specific areas of work
- Good language expression ability
- Creative and problem-solving abilities
- We work every day to improve the quantity and quality of fresh produce and reduce food waste – that is important to every person on the planet!
- We have a rich history and are known for our quality products.
- We have an enterprising spirit and are looking for like-minded problem-solvers to help us accomplish our goals.
- We focus on the Critical Few priorities that are important for us and our customers and then hold ourselves accountable to deliver.
- We are growing and transforming – both our business and the industry.
- We are committed to developing our colleagues and helping you advance in your career.
- We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages.