Entomologist or R&D Officer

Great job opportunity to join a leading company who are well established as a global provider of integrated crop management (ICM) solutions, specialising in the biological control of insect pests on a wide variety of crops, particularly vegetable and fruit crops.  This role will involve developing innovative insect tools for sustainable agriculture.

Responsibilities of the role will include:

• The development of production systems and product formulations for new beneficial insects and mites.
• The development of novel formulations for existing products.
• The development of novel methodologies to improve current production systems targeting improvements in efficiency, quality and cost.
• To design trials and prepare protocols to meet agreed project objectives.
• To collect and collate data from trials to support marketing and commercial teams prior to product launch.
• Carry out field trials in the UK and Europe as necessary.

Candidate requirements

• Relevant academic qualification in entomology or ICM or biology - preferred
• Knowledge of practical entomology and acarology – essential
• An understanding of mass rearing of insects and mites would be an advantage.
• Good technical knowledge of the uses of biological control agents in crop protection – helpful
• Experience of conducting trials of commercial products or active ingredients in greenhouses would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of project management.
• Experience working with beneficial insect & mite products in crops would be an advantage.
• Experience of designing and planning trials work, recording, analysing and interpreting data.
• Able to work as part of a team to meet departmental objectives.
• Excellent communications skills
• Well organised and able to plan project effectively
• Willing to travel on company business as required.

Salary: £25-30k base plus benefits

Location: Essex

Please contact Margaret for further details on 07921 454473 or email your CV to Margaret@hunterchaseconsultants.co.uk