Research Scientist Biology

Position Description

Position Purpose

• Contribute to the discovery and pre-development of innovative solutions in agrochemistry, namely new a.i.s for crop protection adding significant value to the business of PI


• Contribute to the delivery of a sustainable flow of development products on mid-term (>3 years)


• Contribute to the ensuring of IP protection

Strategic Responsibilities

• Active support of the philosophy, values and strategy of PI Industries


• Efficient contribution to the overall success of PI CREAGRO by driving innovation according to objectives and targets being set by the PI CREAGRO management team


• Fullfilling requirements from business (reflected in research targets), biology (reflected in biological efficacy profile)


• Support of Development functions within the frame of given expertise and resources, for instance reflected in requirement for human and environmental safety and for regulatory affaires


• Identifying proprietary research results and taking appropriate measures to maximize the value of intellectual property for PI CREAGRO (patent applications)


• Contribute to competitor intelligence


• Support GL & Head of Biology with special focus on personnel, target setting, development of strengths, building of knowhow, feedback and coaching

Operational Responsibilities

• Support establishing a state-of-the-art Field Research Station for microplot trials (skills and capabilities, technical facilities, operations and operational relationships)


• Conducting high quality field trials


• Data collection, documentation, analysing and reporting of all research results obtained within the area of responsibility


• Maintain excellent rapot with local bodies, governament agencies and research orginizations for smooth operation of the field station


• Organizing of all kind of required support from internal (PI) and external sources


• Support of other departments of PI CREAGRO and support of activities in later phases (>1) as required with specific emphasis on biology


• Contribute and adhere to all EHS standards of PI

Financial Responsibilities

• Contribute to budget proposals


• Contribute to budgetary controls within the area of responsibility

People Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth working of the department to maintain high morale of the workforce


• Continuously improve processes to ensure quality and efficiency


• Identify development needs of the team and take action to address the same


• Implement initiatives to build desired culture in the biology team


• Drive initiatives to become the employer of choice

Education Qualification

• PhD or MSc in Agriculture(Plant Pathology/ Entomology) from a reputed University / Institute


• Knowledge of specific biological disciplines (e. g. Plant pathology, Entomology, Plant physiology, Agronomy etc.)

Work Experience

• Post academic industrial research experience (2-5 years) appreciated


• Expert knowledge concerning Phytopathological & Entomological techniques, Agronomy, Field trials is appreciated


• Experience in working in multi-centre, multi-national environment


• Successful track record

Industry to be Hired from

• Agribusiness (Crop Protection/Seed/University)

Functional Competencies

Interaction Complexity and Team Work

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