Field Biologist

Field Biologist

Salary: R30 000 – R40 000CTC

Location: Nelpsruit

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in performing and managing Field Trials.

EDUCATION

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Agriculture
• AVCASA advantageous

SKILLS

• Good knowledge of 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.
• Driver’s license.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To 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.