Biological Researcher

Villa Crop Protection PTY LTD is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Field Biologist to join our team.

We are looking for a qualified and experienced Field Biologist to manage and execute high-quality trials in a timely and professional manner. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the execution of trials according to set protocols, maintaining the quality and integrity of trials, data, and reports, and managing junior field biologists and trial assistants.

• Ensure the execution of high-quality trials according to set protocols, conforming to Good Agricultural Practices and Good Experimental Practices.
• Overall trial management: Identifying suitable trial sites, execution and evaluation of trials, data capturing, and compilation of trial reports.
• Quality and integrity of trials, data, and reports.
• Responsible for controlling, maintaining, and calibrating spray equipment and instruments.
• Responsible for managing junior field biologists and trial assistants.
• Follow all safety standards and ensure correct PPE is used.
• Responsible to ensure the correct product and dosage is used as per specified protocols.

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Agriculture AVCASA advantageous. SACNASP preferred.
• Minimum 3 years experience in performing and managing Field Trials.
• Good knowledge of row crops, pests, and diseases.
• Experience in research principles, evaluation methods, residue sampling methods and data interpretation.
• Experience in GAP. Understanding of GEP and GLP.
• Experience in the safe handling of agricultural remedies.
• General technical capabilities for maintenance of equipment.
• Must be able to work independently, and as part of a team.
• Must have good planning, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Must be willing to travel and be adaptable to changing working hours according to trial requirements.
• Valid Drivers license.

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