Research and Development Advisor, Biosciences

The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) is the world’s leading integrated producer of concentrated phosphate and potash—two of the three most important nutrients in agriculture. We employ more than 13,000 people in six countries to serve farmers all over the world. Our Headquarters is in Lithia, Florida with operations throughout North America (U.S./Canada) and South America.

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The Research and Development Advisor is a scientific leader and technical subject matter expert in material chemistry with a special emphasis on fertilizer. This employee will be responsible for developing new materials that lead to the commercialization of new crop nutrition technologies. This leader will manage projects globally, coordinating internal and external research and product development functions to drive the development of new products and the support of existing products within this area of scientific expertise. Leadership experience, excellent communication, and strong organizational skills are required for this role, as it will require communicating to mid and senior level leadership as well as external collaborators in academia and industry.

Project leadership: Manage multiple different projects related to a material science, including but not limited to liquid or granular fertilizer, or biological based technologies. Responsibilities include idea generation, method development, and the execution of lab-based tests. Coordinate with internal and external teams to ensure relevant data are collected and projects successfully drive the development of new products. Ensure scientific excellence in the design, execution, analysis, and interpretation of studies conducted internally and externally. Contribute to proposals for product development, including designing of methods, processes, and individual research protocols. Draft patents on leading new ideas.

Interpretation and reporting out on data and project progress: Synthesizing technical information to interpret the outcome of individual research and development projects as well as analyzing multiple findings into a meaningful assessment of project progress. Interpretation of results and data generation follow the highest quality, integrity, and compliance standards.

Present project progress and study results: Develop presentations and reports to describe the status and outcome of projects, reporting out to mid and senior level leadership, as well as to external collaborators.

Subject matter expert: Maintain leading knowledge in this space by reading peer reviewed journal articles or patents. Serve as a technical expert in material science to evaluate or speak internally or externally about how Mosaic’s leading chemistries offer superior ways to improve crop nutrition. Also used to share your expertise with other Mosaic project teams.

What will you need:

- Doctorate's Degree required in Analytical Chemistry, Material Science, or Material Chemistry

- Minimum of 6 years of industry research experience with project management required

- R&D experience taking novel ideas and converting them into a real solution

- Technical subject matter expert in scientific discipline with a deep knowledge of the scientific literature and up-to-date understanding of the products being developed in the market in this technical area.

- Knowledge and experience using HPLC, ICP-MS, XRF, SEM, and other relevant instrumentation required to conduct material chemistry lab testing

- Highly motivated, creative, and organized.

- Ability to work independently while managing several projects.

- Ability to work across functions and lines in a matrix environment.

- Strong analytical abilities for interpreting scientific results.

- Strong ability to manage relationships within or outside of the organization to complete any projects.

- Excellent presentation, verbal communication, and reporting skills, using a variety of tools and systems.

- Ability to quickly synthesize research data from various sources and deliver key insights and recommendations.

- Experience working with data analysis programs preferred.

- Microsoft Office Programs, working knowledge of data analysis software and languages, laboratory management programs, and project management tools required

- PowerBI, Microsoft PowerApps, SmartSheet preferred

- Willing/able to travel within Canada and the United States.

- Ability to work collaboratively with people with various backgrounds.

- Demonstrated critical thinking and decision-making skills.

- Ability to adapt to continually changing business and work environment.

- Provide direction, guidance, challenge, and inspiration to department associates as well, help develop the research skills of colleagues.

- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

- Ability to effectively work with employees at all levels within the organization.

- Knowledge and experience in fertilizer and granulation chemistry.