Salary: $70-90K Base salary
About The Opportunity As the Biological Control Research and Development Manager, you will provide operational support in developing a range of biological agents.
Reporting to the Managing Director (WA) and leading a small team, you will:
Lead the development of new culturesDevelop marketing strategies for new and existing productionsOversee quality control proceduresTroubleshoot any cultures that may be performing poorlyDiagnose new issues, research, experiment and develop solutions and protocolsUse your understanding of the breeding cycles of biological control agents and their prey to develop and improve culturesUse your understanding of chemical registrations for key crops, effectiveness against pests, disease and toxicities to beneficialLiaise with growers and provide adviceKeep appropriate records of R & D cultures and experimentsKeep informed of local and overseas research and literature, liaise with researchers and advise in new areas of opportunityAbout You You will have a genuine interest in working for an organisation that positively contributes to environmentally sound horticultural practice, as well as the entomological operations of the company.
You are highly accountable for your own outcomes and those of your team.
You demonstrate leadership capability including communicating effectively at all levels of the organisation, with an energetic and enthusiastic approach.
You will be a role model regarding professionalism, punctuality, presentation, housekeeping, and compliance with company processes.
In Addition Your tertiary qualifications, certification, and experience qualify you for a role in entomological researchYou bring significant experience assisting with developing improvement strategies for improving yield and qualityYou can demonstrate experience and capability in leading and motivating teamsYour general computer literacy is at an intermediate level or aboveYou have a current driver's licence and have or be willing to apply for a National Police Records checkAbout Biological Services Biological Services have offices across the country and with substantial operations in Loxton SA and Muchea WA.
They are the first commercial insectary established in Australia - servicing growers nationwide.
Through a combination of experience, passion, innovation, and ongoing research and development, Biological Services has developed rearing techniques for a range of biological control agents that target many of the key pests in horticulture today.
Biological Services provides viable alternatives to regular broad-spectrum insecticide programs for a range of horticultural crops.
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Apply Now! If you have any queries please email humans(at)humanologyrecruit.com.au in the first instance, or call 1300 2 HUMAN.
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