Research Technician: Crop Protection: Entomology - Stellenbosch

The Agricultural Research Council; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job description

Responsibilities

• Project Management & Coordination - conduct entomological projects across the Small Grain production regions of South Africa, including planning, coordination and technical risk management.
• Research Support, Diagnostics and Other Services - conduct technical project aspects including Monitoring pests, Field trial management, Data collection, Translation and Commercialisation.
• Technology Transfer – conduct technology transfer initiatives with respect to Small Grain insects.
• Scientific Status – ensure quality scientific standards are maintained.
• Safety, health, and Environment - assist with safety, health and environment compliance and standards, these include Regulatory Compliance, Lab safety and Hazardous material disposal activities.
• Human Capital Development - responsible for human capacity development, self-development.