Crop Protection Staff (Phytopathology)

PT SMART,Tbk; Sumatera Utara; On-site; IDR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading integrated palm-based consumer company committed to sustainable practices. This role involves planning and executing research strategies to combat pests and diseases, developing innovative methods for disease control, and providing valuable insights to farmers. Collaborate with professionals and contribute to impactful projects that enhance agricultural practices. If you are passionate about plant pathology and eager to make a difference in sustainable agriculture, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge in Plant Pathology and related fields.
• Good understanding of PCR and disease sequencing.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and coordinate trial-related works across departments.
• Conduct experiments to develop disease-resistant plant varieties.

Skills

Plant Pathology

PCR Techniques

English Proficiency

Adaptability

Education

S1/S2 degree

Job description

Communicate and coordinate trial-related works (permit, location, equipment, workers, etc.) for both intra- and inter-departmental or division activities.

Plan strategy and prepare budgets for research related to pests, diseases, and weeds.

Communicate research results to other professionals, the public, or teach internally or externally through courses, seminars, or workshops.

Conduct experiments to develop new or improved varieties, focusing on disease resistance.

Develop new or improved methods using the latest technology or innovative approaches for controlling diseases and reducing pesticide usage.

Provide information or recommendations to operational and smallholder farmers to prevent or correct problems caused by diseases.

Develop environmentally safe methods or products for disease control.

Job requirements:

• S1/S2 degree
• Deep knowledge in Plant Pathology
• Additional knowledge about Ganoderma, fungi, bacteria, including soil microbes
• Good understanding of PCR, including primers and sequencing of diseases
• Proficient in English, both written and spoken
• Willing to work in laboratory or field settings
• Adaptability to the environment

Note: Our company has never levied any fees for the recruitment process nor required purchasing tickets or accommodations through a specific travel agent or person.

Industry: Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing — more than 10,000 employees

PT SMART Tbk (SMART) is one of Indonesia's largest publicly-listed, integrated palm-based consumer companies committed to sustainable palm oil production.

Our plantations cover over 138,000 hectares, including smallholder farms. Our main activities include cultivating and harvesting oil palms, processing FFBs into CPO and palm kernel, and refining CPO into products like cooking oil, margarine, and shortening. We operate 16 mills, four kernel crushing plants, and four refineries across Indonesia.

Our refined products are marketed under brands such as Filma and Kunci Mas, recognized for high quality and significant market share.

Founded in 1962, listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange since 1992, based in Jakarta. A subsidiary of Golden Agri-Resources (GAR), our operations include the oleochemical business, Sinarmas Oleochemicals, and the SMART Research Institute (SMARTRI).