Senior Crop Protection Scientist - R&D Lead (Hybrid)

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work arrangements

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 seeks a Senior Crop Protection Scientist to lead R&D efforts in Vereeniging, Gauteng. The role covers discovery, development, and optimization of herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides with an emphasis on lab work, greenhouse studies, and field trials.

You will guide projects, oversee efficacy trials, and contribute to regulatory submissions, leveraging your deep knowledge of pest biology and chemical efficacy.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in a relevant crop science discipline is required.
• Post-doctoral research experience in crop protection or agrochemical development is essential.
• Strong publication record and experience in collaborative research settings are expected.

Aufgaben

• Design and execute lab, greenhouse, and field trials to test new agrochemical compounds.
• Investigate modes of action and resistance mechanisms in pests, diseases, and weeds.
• Collaborate with formulation chemists to develop stable product formulations.
• Analyze data, interpret results, and prepare scientific reports.
• Contribute to regulatory submission dossiers for agrochemical products.
• Mentor junior scientists and represent the company at conferences.
• Ensure compliance with safety, ethics, and research policies.

Kenntnisse

Experimental design

Statistical analysis

Data interpretation

Scientific writing

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Ph.D. in Entomology

Ph.D. in Plant Pathology

Ph.D. in Weed Science

Ph.D. in Agronomy

Tools

R

SAS

DOE (Design of Experiments)

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 seeks a Senior Crop Protection Scientist to lead R&D efforts in Vereeniging, Gauteng. The role covers discovery, development, and optimization of herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides with an emphasis on lab work, greenhouse studies, and field trials.

You will guide projects, oversee efficacy trials, and contribute to regulatory submissions, leveraging your deep knowledge of pest biology and chemical efficacy.