Especialista IPM y Biocontrol para Agro en Mérida

Placements24; Mérida; Vor Ort; EUR 8.700 - 12.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Mérida, Yucatán, seeks an Especialista en Gestión de Plagas y Control Biológico to develop sustainable pest and disease strategies across crops. The role emphasizes fieldwork, IPM implementation, and collaboration with agronomists to protect yields and ecological balance.

The ideal candidate has a background in entomology or plant pathology, at least four years of experience, and a strong focus on biological control and organic principles.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Biology, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of pest and disease management experience, preferably with biological control.
• Strong knowledge of entomology, plant pathology, and pest life cycles.
• Experience in developing and implementing IPM programs.
• Familiarity with biological control agents, biopesticides, and organic principles.
• Excellent observational and data-interpretation skills.
• Willingness for extensive fieldwork around Mérida.
• Certification/licensing related to pesticide application is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute IPM programs for specific crops.
• Monitor pest populations and disease incidence through field scouting.
• Identify beneficial insects and pathogens for biocontrol.
• Manage biological control agents and biopesticides.
• Advise on cultural practices to suppress pests.
• Maintain records of outbreaks, controls, and outcomes.
• Train farm workers on pest management techniques.
• Stay updated on research and tech in pest control.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regs and safety standards.
• Collaborate with researchers and industry experts on innovations.

Kenntnisse

Entomology

Plant Pathology

IPM programs

Fieldwork

Data analysis

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Agronomy/Entomology/Plant Pathology/Biology

Tools

Biological control agents

Biopesticides

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Mérida, Yucatán, seeks an Especialista en Gestión de Plagas y Control Biológico to develop sustainable pest and disease strategies across crops. The role emphasizes fieldwork, IPM implementation, and collaboration with agronomists to protect yields and ecological balance.

The ideal candidate has a background in entomology or plant pathology, at least four years of experience, and a strong focus on biological control and organic principles.