R&D Scientist
Company: Koppert Biological Systems
Location: Howell
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Job Description:
Description:
Who We AreKoppert Biological Systems is the worldwide market leader
in integrated pest management and disease management. Every day,
Koppert Biological Systems helps growers and farmers around the
world to combat pests and diseases in a natural and sustainable
way. In this way, we hope to make an active contribution to a
sustainable society, with safe food in sufficient quantities to
feed a rapidly growing population. Our Research & Development has
frequently been the source of biological solutions, which were
subsequently adopted worldwide. Your RoleThe R&D Scientist
merges analytics and systematic investigation with specialized
knowledge of the biology and mass production of beneficial insects
to help drive successful production programs at Koppert. Working
cross-functionally, you will actively contribute to the development
and continuous improvement of production processes, in order to
ensure efficient, cost-effective, high-quality products. You will
engage in a variety of assignments under the scope of R&D. You
will be expected to perform additional tasks outside of your core
responsibilities in support of other departments including Quality
Assurance, Materials Planning and Logistics, and Production.Duties
and Responsibilities-- Continually develop knowledge of our
products and their production to become an internal subject matter
expert. -- Manage project/trial workflows and the organized
documentation of experimental results from conceptualization
through execution, troubleshooting, analysis, and communication of
outcomes. -- Effectively translate research questions into
practical, testable hypotheses.-- Independently perform hands-on
bench or field work.-- Ensure the execution and timely completion
of high-quality trials. -- Leverage analytics to facilitate
increased understanding and improvement of production/biological
systems.-- Support development of product specifications and
quality metrics to deliver optimal product and process performance.
-- Provide guided leadership and/or support for concurrent,
independent or collaborative research projects. Successfully
interact and align with various functional roles to drive project
completion.-- Provide support to Quality Assurance, Materials
Planning and Logistics, and Production.
Requirements:
Skills and Qualifications-- Demonstrated capabilities in
experimental design and execution within biological/production
systems. -- Applied knowledge in statistics, data/database
management and data visualization.-- Ability to effectively
communicate technical information to expert and non-expert
stakeholders in written and verbal form.-- Effectively prioritizes
workload in a timely and proactive way.Education and Experience--
Master's degree in entomology (preferred), ecology, horticulture,
animal science or related field or Bachelor's degree with three to
five years of relevant experience. Ph.D. holders with a successful
track record of research in entomological systems and/or product
development are encouraged to apply. -- Experience using
statistical software packages (i.e. Minitab, R, etc.) to analyze
data sets of varying complexity.-- Experience and comfort
conducting husbandry of live animals and/or rearing of insects in a
laboratory setting.-- Experience and comfort conducting research in
a field and/or production setting.-- Experience with PCR and other
various microbial techniques.Working Conditions-- General office
environment: works at a desk in a well-lit, air-conditioned, shared
space, with mild to moderate noise levels.-- General laboratory
environment: works in a wet lab, containing various types of
chemicals and potential hazards.-- General production/field
environment: occasionally works in Production/field to facilitate
trials.-- Regular exposure to common allergens associated with
pollen, bumble bees, mites, and other live insects.-- Regular
exposure to hot or humid conditions and outdoor weather conditions.
-- Domestic/International travel occasionally required. What We
OfferKoppert Biological Systems contributes to better health of
people and the planet through our products and our people to
support Global Sustainability. The working atmosphere is informal.
We are a family company and closely involved with everything that
happens within and outside our company. We are consistently looking
at ways of improvement and continuing to invest in our employees.
This has made us pioneers in the international market when it comes
to biological crop protection and sustainable cultivation
systems.Comprehensive Benefits Package to include Medical, Dental,
and Vision insurance, Employer funded Health Savings Account,
Tuition Reimbursement, Employer 401K Match, Life Insurance,
Wellness Program Initiatives, Employee Assistance Program,
Volunteer Day, Koppert Gear, and Generous PTO! Koppert Biological
Systems is a veteran-friendly, Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race,
color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation,
marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally
protected status. If you want to join a global and growing
organization submit your cover letter and resume. At Koppert, we
learn something every day!PI179892452
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