The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company · 1 month ago
Specialist, Product Development
Marysville, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$52K/yr - $62K/yr
0+ years expThe 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.
ConsumerRetailService Industry
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
Qualification
Required
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
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
At ScottsMiracle-Gro, we believe good can grow anywhere. That’s why we’re committed to GroMoreGood™ everywhere.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$21.5M2022-01-07Post Ipo Equity· $21.5M
1992-01-31IPO
Leadership Team
Nate Baxter
Chief Operating Officer
Thomas Crabtree
Chief Operating Officer, Hawthorne Gardening Company Division
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