Rossland Screening Solutions – Our client, a reputable Agricultural company, is recruiting an experienced and dynamic candidate to fill the position below:

Job Title: Plant Biotechnologist

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Research and Development of products related to agriculture.
• Basic understanding of fertilizers such as Urea and NPK blends.
• Identify plant diseases and crop nutritional deficiencies.
• Conduct research to develop and refine formulations for agricultural products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the scalability of formulations.
• Utilize expertise in biochemistry to design and optimize formulations for enhanced product efficacy.
• Design, plan, and execute field trials to assess the performance of developed products under diverse environmental conditions.
• Analyze trial data to evaluate product efficacy, safety, and compatibility with different crops.
• Experience working independently on research projects.
• Skilled in data collection and documentation.
• Ability to follow and develop protocols.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Well-versed with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• M.Sc Degrees in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Agriculture, Chemistry, or Soil Science.

Experience:

• 2+ years of experience preferred.
• Strong interest in Plant Biotechnology and Agriculture Research.
• Well-versed in Research and Formulation development.
• Basic understanding of biochemistry and microbiology techniques (media preparation, autoclave, macroscopy, etc.).
• Basic understanding of research methods and analysis.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance applicable to the product.

Application Closing Date
Wednesday; 31st January, 2024.