Specialist, Product Development
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company is a leading provider of consumer lawn and garden products. They are seeking a creative and motivated Biology Specialist to join their Research & Development Innovation Team, focusing on the testing and development of novel products and formulations. The role involves evaluating technologies, collecting data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance innovation in their core business units. Responsibilities Following established methods and protocols to evaluate new and emerging technologies Collecting appropriate data Clearly summarizing and communicating results Writing reports and making recommendations on next steps to fellow members of R&D and cross functional partners Aligning technologies with consumer and business needs Working cross functionally with the innovation team and business unit partners to advance the technologies to the next phase of development Independently following established standard operating procedures, methods and protocols to evaluate various technologies on common lawn and garden plants Documenting, analyzing and reporting data to cross-functional teams, peers, and leadership Making recommendations on path forward to multiple business units Collaborating closely with innovation team, subject matter experts and business unit partners to ensure alignment on project goals and maximize efficient use of resources versus milestones and commercialization schedules Providing technical support and advice to cross functional partners for new and current products and technologies Skills Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Microbiology, Agronomy or other related scientific fields 0-2 years experience handling, maintaining and testing biological materials or products Experience or knowledge of gardening, lawn care or pesticide control products Self-starter that's action oriented Scientific curiosity and rigor Motivated to identify opportunities and increase overall contributions Attention to detail and accuracy Networking and relationship building Excellent written and oral communication Adaptability and flexibility to work independently as well as in a team environment Computer experience such as spreadsheets, presentations, documents, data analysis Benefits Medical, dental and vision coverage for you, your spouse/domestic partner and dependents Wellness reimbursement program 401K match (up to 7.5%) 15% discount on company stock Access to Maven Family Planning $30,000 to accommodate for adoption, fertility and surrogacy Employee Resource Groups focusing on diversity and inclusion, family, education and sustainability Passion for service and volunteerism Company Overview At ScottsMiracle-Gro, we believe good can grow anywhere. Thatâs why weâre committed to GroMoreGood⢠everywhere. It was founded in 1868, and is headquartered in Marysville, Ohio, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is