specialty fertilizer formulator

1. Core education requirements (non-negotiable)
Minimum Bachelor’s degree in:
1) Agronomy
2) Soil Science
3) Chemistry
Preferred Master’s or PhD in:
1) Turfgrass science
2) Plant nutrition
3) Soil fertility
2. Required technical expertise
1) Fertilizer formulation knowledge (critical)
Deep understanding of NPK systems and micronutrients
2) Experience in designing fertilizers
3) Have experience with Controlled-release fertilizers (CRF) and Polymer-coated urea (PCU)
3. Turf & landscape application knowledge:
1) Turfgrass species: Bermuda, Bentgrass, Ryegrass, Fescue
2) Golf course zones: Greens, Fairways, Roughs
4. U.S Regulatory & compliance knowledge
1) State fertilizer registration
2) Label requirements (guaranteed analysis, micronutrient claims)
3) Heavy metal limits (especially for turf products)