Applications Scientist
Croda
Date: 1 day ago
City: Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
Contract type: Full time
- Crop Protection
Croda is a FTSE100 organisation focused on our purpose of Smart Science to Improve Lives. With a market capitalisation of ~£6 billion and nearly 6,000 employees globally, we are innovating new and novel ingredients for the Life Sciences industry through our commitment to sustainability and customer centricity.
As our Crop business looks to deliver its ambitious strategy of growth, we are looking for a Application scientist to join our organisation to drive development of bio based surfactants & agrochemical formulations to support customer projects. Work closely with the commercial teams to conduct product trials and trainings at customer sites and providing technical services.
Reporting into the Applications Manager of our Life Sciences business, you will work closely with commercial teams to provide agrochemical solutions that meet customer needs. Design and develop experiments, maintain records ensuring safety at the laboratory.
Who We’re Looking For
At Croda, we believe our people are the heart of our success. We are committed to fostering an environment where you can grow, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.
Degree qualified in chemistry with specialization in agrochemicals.
Extensive experience in design and development of agrochemical formulations
Basic knowledge of surfactants, bio – surfactants, synthetic pesticides & bio pesticide chemistry is essential.
Strong Analytical, communication and presentation skills
Thorough background project management, diagnostic and experimentation.
What You’ll Be Doing
Be part of a team that values diversity, sustainability, and continuous innovation, where your ideas and contributions matter.
Applying technical knowledge to evaluate and formulate new products and optimizing existing products to meet current and future market needs of Crop Care Business
Designing and executing laboratory experiments, reviewing results and provide solutions to problems encountered through data collection and investigation.
Supporting utilization of bio-based materials, bio-surfactants & bio-pesticides formulations.
Providing technical support commercial teams regularly, e.g., supporting customer’s technical enquiries, recommending & promoting products & providing training sessions.
Sharing regular project updates with research and commercial teams.
Deploying creative and viable approach to support new product launches, promoting existing product ranges, including development of new test methodologies or developing novel finished formulations for promotional means.
Keeping abreast of new technologies and advancements and exploring biological applications in the crop protection sector.
Following site safety requirements, ensuring that all laboratory activities are conducted in accordance with statutory, group and legislative requirements
What We Offer
Join a global organization with countless opportunities for growth and leadership.
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:
22 days paid holidays
Generous health facilities
Private medical insurance
Access to share plans
Generous parental leave
Free car parking on Croda sites
Additional Information
This is a lab-based position based at our thane site.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email [email protected].
Croda recognises employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
Croda is a FTSE100 organisation focused on our purpose of Smart Science to Improve Lives. With a market capitalisation of ~£6 billion and nearly 6,000 employees globally, we are innovating new and novel ingredients for the Life Sciences industry through our commitment to sustainability and customer centricity.
As our Crop business looks to deliver its ambitious strategy of growth, we are looking for a Application scientist to join our organisation to drive development of bio based surfactants & agrochemical formulations to support customer projects. Work closely with the commercial teams to conduct product trials and trainings at customer sites and providing technical services.
Reporting into the Applications Manager of our Life Sciences business, you will work closely with commercial teams to provide agrochemical solutions that meet customer needs. Design and develop experiments, maintain records ensuring safety at the laboratory.
Who We’re Looking For
At Croda, we believe our people are the heart of our success. We are committed to fostering an environment where you can grow, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.
Degree qualified in chemistry with specialization in agrochemicals.
Extensive experience in design and development of agrochemical formulations
Basic knowledge of surfactants, bio – surfactants, synthetic pesticides & bio pesticide chemistry is essential.
Strong Analytical, communication and presentation skills
Thorough background project management, diagnostic and experimentation.
What You’ll Be Doing
Be part of a team that values diversity, sustainability, and continuous innovation, where your ideas and contributions matter.
Applying technical knowledge to evaluate and formulate new products and optimizing existing products to meet current and future market needs of Crop Care Business
Designing and executing laboratory experiments, reviewing results and provide solutions to problems encountered through data collection and investigation.
Supporting utilization of bio-based materials, bio-surfactants & bio-pesticides formulations.
Providing technical support commercial teams regularly, e.g., supporting customer’s technical enquiries, recommending & promoting products & providing training sessions.
Sharing regular project updates with research and commercial teams.
Deploying creative and viable approach to support new product launches, promoting existing product ranges, including development of new test methodologies or developing novel finished formulations for promotional means.
Keeping abreast of new technologies and advancements and exploring biological applications in the crop protection sector.
Following site safety requirements, ensuring that all laboratory activities are conducted in accordance with statutory, group and legislative requirements
What We Offer
Join a global organization with countless opportunities for growth and leadership.
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:
22 days paid holidays
Generous health facilities
Private medical insurance
Access to share plans
Generous parental leave
Free car parking on Croda sites
Additional Information
This is a lab-based position based at our thane site.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email [email protected].
Croda recognises employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
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