Lead Crop Protection Scientist - Hybrid, Relocation Support

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement plan

Hybrid work

Conference participation

Relocation assistance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, South Africa, seeks a Senior Crop Protection Scientist to lead field and laboratory trials, develop IPM programs, and advance crop protection technologies. The role combines remote data analysis with on-site research, requiring collaboration with R&D, regulatory affairs, and agronomy teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. in Entomology, Plant Pathology, Weed Science, or Agronomy, with 7+ years of crop protection experience and strong analytical and communication

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Entomology, Plant Pathology, Weed Science, or Agronomy is required.
• Minimum 7 years of crop protection R&D experience.
• Experience designing efficacy trials for pesticides/biologicals.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute field/lab trials for crop protection products.
• Investigate pest, disease, and weed biology across crops.
• Develop and validate IPM strategies.
• Evaluate efficacy, safety and environmental impact of new solutions.

Skills

Entomology

Plant pathology

Weed science

Agronomy

Pesticide chemistry

Statistical analysis

Scientific writing

Education

Ph.D. in Entomology, Plant Pathology, Weed Science, or Agronomy

Tools

Statistical software (R/SAS)

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg, South Africa, seeks a Senior Crop Protection Scientist to lead field and laboratory trials, develop IPM programs, and advance crop protection technologies. The role combines remote data analysis with on-site research, requiring collaboration with R&D, regulatory affairs, and agronomy teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. in Entomology, Plant Pathology, Weed Science, or Agronomy, with 7+ years of crop protection experience and strong analytical and communication