Entomology Research Specialist

2 weeks ago

Perth, Western Australia beBeeBiological Full time

$70-90K Base salary
- Lead research activities to develop non-pesticide pest management solutions.

Positively contribute to environmentally responsible practices that reduce the need for chemicals in horticulture and farming.

About the Opportunity

You will lead the development of new cultures, marketing strategies for new and existing productions, quality control procedures, troubleshoot any cultures that may be performing poorly, diagnose new issues, research, experiment, and develop solutions and protocols. Additionally, you will use your understanding of breeding cycles of biological control agents and their prey to develop and improve cultures, chemical registrations for key crops, effectiveness against pests, disease, and toxicities to beneficial organisms. You will also liaise with growers and provide advice, keep appropriate records of R & D cultures and experiments, and stay informed of local and overseas research and literature, liaising with researchers and advising in new areas of opportunity.

About You

You must have a genuine interest in working for an organization that positively contributes to environmentally sound horticultural practice. 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 organization, with an energetic and enthusiastic approach. You will be a role model regarding professionalism, punctuality, presentation, housekeeping, and compliance with company processes.

Your Qualifications and Experience

In addition:

  • Your tertiary qualifications, certification, and experience qualify you for a role in entomological research.
  • You bring significant experience assisting with developing improvement strategies for improving yield and quality.
  • You can demonstrate experience and capability in leading and motivating teams.
  • Your general computer literacy is at an intermediate level or above.

About Our Organization

We are a leading provider of biological control services, with offices across the country and substantial operations in Loxton SA and Muchea WA. We are the first commercial insectary established in Australia, servicing growers nationwide. Through a combination of experience, passion, innovation, and ongoing research and development, we have developed rearing techniques for a range of biological control agents that target many of the key pests in horticulture today. We provide viable alternatives to regular broad-spectrum insecticide programs for a range of horticultural crops.

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