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
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
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