AMVAC Chemical Corporation, an American Vanguard company, is hiring an Agriculture Specialist as a field-based Product Development Scientist covering NC, GA, FL, SC, East TN, VA, and the Delmarva region, ideally near RTP. This role drives development and commercialization of new crop protection technologies while supporting the performance of existing agricultural, horticultural, and crop products.
About AMVAC Chemical Corporation
Parent Company: An American Vanguard company serving the global crop protection market
Product Range: Agricultural, horticultural, crop, and non-crop sector solutions
Additional Markets: Products for professional and homeowner use
Team Structure: Advanced-degreed life-science and agronomic professionals in Product Development
Network: Connections with academic institutions and independent/3rd-party research teams
Career Growth & Territory Opportunity
Ideal Base: Close proximity to Research Triangle Park (RTP), North Carolina
Territory Reach: NC, GA, FL, SC, East TN, VA, and the Delmarva Region
Remote Flexibility: Home-office based role with a company vehicle included
Cross-Functional Exposure: Direct collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Chemistry, Regulatory, and Business Development
Position Overview
As Agriculture Specialist, you will plan and execute national field research programs to grow AMVAC’s annual product development objectives. You’ll work closely with Commercial Teams to support the current product line and identify new opportunities, build relationships with key regional influencers including universities and private companies, follow competitive activities, identify strategic opportunities for new technology, and provide technical training on existing and new products to regional sales teams and key customers.
💡 Why This Role Matters: As Agriculture Specialist at AMVAC, you shape crop protection product development across a major Southeast US territory, build strong relationships with universities and research partners driving speed to market, work remotely with the independence of a home office and company vehicle, participate in national and regional technical conferences, and grow your career within a respected global crop protection company backed by American Vanguard.
Key Responsibilities
Field Research & Product Development
- Plan and execute national field research programs to grow annual product development objectives
- Work with department peers to implement national R&D programs
- Identify strategic opportunities to capture new technology
- Add value to cross-functional teams tasked with finding new opportunities
Commercial & Regional Collaboration
- Work closely with Commercial Teams to support the current product line and identify new opportunities
- Create strong relationships with key regional influencers, including universities and private companies
- Assist regional Commercial Teams in the implementation of product demonstrations
- Follow and report on competitive activities within the region and product segments
Training & Technical Support
- Provide technical training on existing and new products to regional sales teams and key customers
- Actively participate in key regional and national technical conferences
- Support the Regulatory Affairs Department on new product evaluation questions
- Track regional Product Development operational expenses
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Master’s degree in biological sciences or an agricultural-related field (required)
- PhD in Entomology or Plant Pathology is a plus
Experience Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in commercial crop protection and plant physiology
- Specialty crops experience desired
- Knowledge across multiple crop protection disciplines
Essential Skills
- Basic concepts of product development, development planning, and product support
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Statistical design, analysis, and interpretation of research results
- Leadership, motivation, and self-discipline to work from a home office
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
- Willingness and ability to travel 30% to 40% of the time
- Physical location within the RTP research region and proximity to a regional airport
- Ability to pass a post-offer background check
About AMVAC Chemical Corporation
Join AMVAC Chemical Corporation, an American Vanguard company serving the global crop protection market through development, manufacturing, and marketing of products across agricultural, horticultural, crop, and non-crop sectors, as well as professional and homeowner use. The Product Development Team supporting the North American Crop Business connects advanced-degreed scientists with academic and independent research partners to bring new products to market.
Career Excellence: Enjoy a remote role with company vehicle, low-cost health insurance, HSA/FSA options, 401(k) matching, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Who Should Apply?
- Crop Protection Scientists: With 5+ years of commercial crop protection experience
- Agronomy & Plant Science Graduates: Holding a Master’s or PhD in a related field
- Field Research Professionals: Skilled in statistical design and research planning
- Remote-Ready Professionals: Comfortable managing a large territory from a home office
- Technical Trainers: Experienced in presenting to sales teams and key customers
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