Senior Scientist - Entomology
Core
Lead insect bioassay platforms and develop insect control traits for crops to support the Seeds business.
Role type
Senior Scientist - Entomology (Trait Discovery)
Builds
Insect control traits for seeds
Domain
Agriculture / Crop Protection / Entomology
Required skills
insect rearing, insect bioassay design, molecular biology, biochemistry, insect genomics, insect genetics, data analysis, team leadership, experimental troubleshooting
Preferred skills
insect control product development, people management
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Lead and manage insect bioassay platforms including assay development and optimization; Establish new or improve existing insect bioassays for efficiency and accuracy; Lead a team of scientists and technicians; Drive continuous improvements in bioassay methods through data analysis; Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for gene discovery and trait development; Analyze experimental data and prepare technical reports.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership