Formulation Laboratory Technician
Paterna (Valencia)
Advancing the Future of Freshness, Together
AgroFresh is a fast-moving, dynamic company dedicated to delivering integrated near- and post-harvest solutions for more freshness and quality, every step of the way from harvest to home. From next-gen digital monitoring and analytics and plant-based coatings to integrated fungicide solutions and SO2 generating sheets for more intelligent packaging, you can count on us for a full suite of near- and post-harvest solutions that help enhance quality and extend the shelf life of your fruits and vegetables.
When you work at AgroFresh, you work with the leading experts in near- and post-harvest technologies to proactively solve the most pressing challenges. Imagine a world where the produce supply chain has more time every step of the way. Where products get to consumers exactly as the grower intended. Where food loss is minimized, sustainability maximized, and business empowered. This is the world of Smarter Freshness.
What the Role Delivers
(The Formulation lab technician will support the development of new formulations across all Agrofresh product categories (regulators, coatings, fungicides, detergents, sanitizers) as well as supporting existing portfolio. In addition to formulation development, the role will also be responsible for biology testing related to formulations development as needed. The role reports into the Global Formulations lead.
Key Responsibilities
In order of relative importance
Assist in preparing chemical and biological formulations for postharvest treatments (e.g., edible coatings, anti-fungal solutions, detergents…).
Conduct laboratory and pilot-scale trials to evaluate formulation performance and stability.
Monitor and record quality parameters (firmness, weight loss, color, microbial load, etc.) during storage trials.
Perform physical and chemical characterization of formulations (e.g., pH, viscosity, particle size, stability).
Document formulation procedures, test results, and observations accurately.
Support scale-up and technology