Senior Scientist/research Manager in An

2 weeks ago


Sandton, South Africa AgriViro (Pty) Ltd Full time

**Senior Scientist/Research Manager in an Innovative Agricultural Biotechnology Company**

**About the position**

This Senior Scientist/Research Manager position is an exciting position in an innovative agricultural biotechnology (AgBio) company. AgriViro is committed to providing farmers with yield-enhancing biologicalproducts that exceed their expectations while avoiding the environmental harm caused by other products. AgriViro is seeking a dynamic, energetic, motivated individual that can make a significant contribution to our biological product R&D. This position may be ideal for you if you are highly skilled and passionate about innovative AgBio and sustainable agriculture. The Senior Scientist/Research Manager is a vital member of the R&D team that develops cutting-edge microbial biopesticides.

**Responsibilities**:
In the context of AgriViro’s biopesticide and biological product R&D:

- Develop, execute and manage sophisticated research projects. With limited guidance from senior team members, formulate hypotheses, design and conduct impactful experiments, generate reproducible data, interpret and analyse results, and modify hypotheses as needed.
- Manage product development from exploration to proof-of-concept to process scale-up.
- Maintain excellent records of experimental results.
- Analyse research data using powerful analytical methods that enable clear decision making.
- Write and present research reports.
- Improve laboratory and plant processes and procedures.
- Comply with laboratory safety procedures and OHS&E policies.
- Work and collaborate with other members of the R&D team and other functions across the company.
- Manage and coordinate R&D (especially important responsibility for the Research Manager post).
- Perform administrative and routine functions associated with R&D.
- Interact with external companies and service providers as required.
- Keep abreast of new discoveries and technologies in biopesticide and biological product R&D.
- Manage and provide guidance to junior researchers and technicians and mentor their professional development.

**Qualifications, skills, expertise and attributes**

We are keen to hear from you if you possess some or most of the following:

- Qualifications: (1) PhD in biotechnology, microbiology, pharmacology, entomology or a related field, or (2) MSc in biotechnology, microbiology, pharmacology, entomology or a related field and at least 3 years’ work experience in an R&D environment (ideally a commercial environment), or (3) BSc (Hons) in biotechnology, microbiology, pharmacology, entomology or a related field and at least 5 years’ work experience in an R&D environment (ideally a commercial environment).
- Proven ability to develop, execute and manage sophisticated research projects.
- Strong analytical skills and ideally a good working knowledge of core statistical methods.
- Proven ability to work independently and develop solutions independently, but also be a good team player.
- Excellent planning and time management skills.
- Well-developed presentation, communication and inter-personal skills.
- Excellent computer skills and the ability to write highly-technical reports, but also succinctly synthesise and summarise research results.
- Proven experience in laboratory and/or research management and associated administrative duties.
- A passion for laboratory-based, wet-lab research and the generation of empirical data.
- Proven experience in managing, mentoring and providing guidance to other researchers or technicians.
- The desire and drive to go the extra mile to seek creative solutions and achieve desired outcomes.
- Energetic, inquisitive, committed, adaptable, and have a positive attitude.

**Appointment and Work Environment**

**How to Apply**

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Sandton, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application Question(s):

- Explain how you meet one of the following qualification criteria:
(1) PhD in biotechnology, microbiology, pharmacology, entomology or a related field, or
(2) MSc in biotechnology, microbiology, pharmacology, entomology or a related field and at least 3 years’ work experience in an R&D environment (ideally a commercial environment), or
(3) BSc (Hons) in biotechnology, microbiology, pharmacology, entomology or a related field and at least 5 years’ work experience in an R&D environment (ideally a commercial environment).

**Education**:

- Honours (required)

Application Deadline: 2023/06/23



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