Research Technician Nematology (Roodeplaat) needed at Agricultural Research Council

Description

• Compiling and executing technical activity plans for the implementation of research in plant parasitic nematodes of vegetables, industrial crops and medicinal plants or entomopathogenic nematodes of vegetable pests.
• Coordinate activities for the collection of data.
• Capture and process technical data with basic analysis.
• Compile technical reports.
• Manage project facilities, material and equipment and ensure optimal utilization of resources.
• Develops technical capacity at an appropriate level.
• Assist in rendering technical or other research services at a national level.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma / BTech (NQF 7) in Nematology, Entomology, Crop Protection, or related field.
• Relevant experience in technical aspects of plant parasitic nematodes and general Plant Pathology.
• Experience in scouting for pests and diseases and collecting samples.
• Knowledge of vegetable pests and diseases will be an added advantage.
• Experience in entomopathogenic nematodes will be an added advantage.
• Experience and good understanding of seed quality systems will be an added advantage.
• Previous experience with planning field trial layouts and statistical analysis of results will be an added advantage.
• Ability to do physical work in the field, greenhouse and laboratory.
• Ability to liaise with researchers on project progress.
• Good verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• A valid driver’s license.