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Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Below are details on an open job. If the role interests you and you would like to be considered we encourage you to apply!\nWe are looking for an R&D Process and Formulations Specialist who will join our Scotts R&D Lawn team.\nAt Scotts Miracle-Gro, we think people are like plants... in the right place you will grow and flourish. Are you an advocate of making the world a more beautiful place by inspiring others, championing new ideas, and being intellectually curious? Are you not afraid to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty? If so, then we want you as part of our Scotts family!\nPosition Overview\nThe Process & Formulation Specialist bridges bench-scale innovation and full-scale manufacturing, leading product and process development from initial concept to commercial launch. In this role, you will innovate, optimize, and scale new formulations for market-leading consumer lawn products.\nYou will combine hands-on laboratory formulation with pilot plant scale-up to ensure formulations are scalable, robust, and cost-effective. Operating with minimal oversight, the Specialist acts as a project champion and technical thought leader, identifying new technologies, cost-saving opportunities and contributing to business strategy through expert technical support.\nCore Responsibilities\nHands-on Formulation Development & Bench-Scale Innovation (40%)\nAssist in formulating and refining new lawn care products from initial bench-top feasibility through proof of concept.\nEvaluate and support the integration of novel technologies, raw materials, and carrier systems to enhance product performance and agronomic efficacy.\nSupport optimization of existing formulations to reduce cost of goods sold (COGS), enhance sustainability, and improve storage/shelf life. \nMaintain laboratory upkeep, including chemical and equipment supply, chemical inventory management, SDS archiving, and sample preparation/shipment in compliance with DOT, EPA, OSHA, and FIFRA/OMRI regulations.\nWork closely with Biology to validate biological efficacy and ensure formulations meet targeted performance criteria.\nHands-on Pilot Plant Operations & Scale-Up Execution (40%)\nAssist in setting up and executing pilot-scale trials for new formulations and processing technologies under the guidance of senior staff.\nHelp translate benchtop recipes and trial run requests into practical pilot operating parameters.\nCollect and assist in analyzing pilot trial data to support product specifications and quality baselines.\nSafely operate and maintain pilot-scale solid and liquid chemical processing equipment (mixers, granulators, coating equipment, liquid blenders, and packaging interfaces).\nSupport technology transfer activities and production scale trials as directed.\nContribute to Pilot Plant efficiency by supporting equipment installation, start-up, commissioning, and routine maintenance tasks.\nCross-Functional Collaboration (20%)\nCollaborate with cross-functional project teams-including Packaging Development, Regulatory, Marketing, Sourcing, Supply Chain, and Biology-to support product formulation and process development.\nOperate as an active, dependable team player across both R&D, operations, and business fostering close daily collaboration to collectively solve problems.\nEnsure regulatory compliance by providing technical documentation, processing data, and formulation details required for EPA, state, and environmental registrations.\nConduct all bench, pilot, and plant operations in strict adherence to corporate Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) and Process Safety Management (PSM) guidelines.\nSupport company safety and 5S program, heavily engaging with peers on formulation design, data analysis, and efficient resource allocation to meet milestones.\nCandidate Qualifications\nEducation: B.A./B.S. or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Agricultural Engineering, or a related science/engineering field.\nExperience: 0-5 years of experience in product development, formulation chemistry, pilot plant operations, or process engineering within consumer packaged goods (CPG), specialty chemicals, agricultural chemicals, or fertilizers.\nSkills & Competencies:Proven self-starter capable of managing concurrent project priorities with minimal supervision.\nExceptional verbal and written communication skills to convey complex technical data across technical and non-technical stakeholders.\nPractical mechanical aptitude and familiarity with lab equipment (hoods, mixers, hot plates, pH meters, mills, analytical instruments) to safely handle chemical reactivity and troubleshoot machinery.\nStrong networking skills to build internal support systems, seek out new technologies, and demonstrate high scientific rigor and attention to detail.\nAbility to work in a fast paced work environment. \nFlexibility to change priorities and/or manage multiple priorities. \nMust be able to lift up to 50lbs.\n\nThe starting budgeted pay range for this role will generally fall between $62,100.00 - $73,100.00 per year. Scotts will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.For remote roles where the final candidate resides in Alaska, California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, Oregon or Washington, state required pay thresholds will be factored into base salary.\nHere at ScottsMiracle-Gro, we believe providing an enriching and engaging employee experience is what sets us apart from other organizations. We recognize our employees are so much more than just their job title so we offer programs and benefits that support them in all aspects of their lives. Wondering how we do it? Below is a glimpse of our highlight reel…\nOur Live Total Healthprogram provides you with options to align to your personal needs. Selections range from medical, dental and vision coverage for you, your spouse/domestic partner and dependents to an outstanding wellness reimbursement program to an unbelievable 401K match (up to 7.5%) as well as a 15% discount on company stock and much more\n\nWe know ourtalent is our most precious asset and your unique development contributes to our organization’s success now and in the future. Career growth at our company is not always a ladder. It’s much more like a rock climbing adventure. Grow through exploration and experiences rather than a predictable linear path.\n\nWe value the importance of family.We provide access to Maven Family Planning and up to $30,000 to accommodate for adoption, fertility and surrogacy.\n\nBe part of something bigger by joining one of our Employee Resource Groups focusing on diversity and inclusion, family, education and sustainability: Scotts Women’s Network, Scotts Black Employees’ Network, Scotts Veterans Network, Scotts Young Professionals, Scotts Pride Network (GroPride), Scotts Associates for a Greener Earth (SAGE), Scotts Family TREE and our Associate Boards.\n\nJoin a company with a strong belief in giving bac kto the communities where we live and work. We have a shared passion for service and volunteerism and believe participating in community service benefits our communities and strengthens our team.\n\nNot interested in this role? 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