Brazil post entry quarantine lead – Palmas or Porto Nacional/TO

TO | Tocantins
Efetivo (CLT)
Biólogo
Engenheiro Agrônomo

Responsabilidades

• Lead the post entry quarantine, define goals, set priorities, and supervise overall operations.
• Serve as the principal investigator at PEQ, solving complex phytosanitary problems.
• Assure full implementation of biosafety standards and compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Lead the operational team, providing training on quarantine best practices.
• Implement opportunities to improve workflows, methods, and technologies to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Foster a strong safety culture, actively engaging in EHS&S programs at the Palmas Research Center.
• Apply and oversee molecular diagnostic tools (PCR, qPCR, real-time PCR, sequencing) for pathogen detection.
• Investigate, develop, and validate new molecular methods and technologies to improve quarantine protocols.
• Ensure rapid, accurate data turnaround for seed release decisions.
• Act as empresa’s focal point for interactions with Brazilian phytosanitary agencies (MAPA/DSV).
• Establish strong collaboration with empresa’s regulatory teams (in and out of Brazil) to ensure compliance with governmental and corporate requirements.
• Prepare technical reports, traceability records, and documentation for internal and external audits.
• Interact, collaborate, and build strong connections with local and global germplasm movement teams to execute empresa’s strategies and phytosanitary standards.
• Be an active member of the Palmas leadership team, fully engaged in Research Center activities.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams to forecast demand, plan resources, and manage timelines effectively.

Requisitos

• QUALIFICAÇÕES MÍNIMAS
  • Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Biology, or related fields.
  • Hands-on experience in Plant Pathology is required.
  • Strong background in molecular biology applied to plant disease diagnostics.
  • Demonstrated experience with plant pathogen assays and seed health testing.
  • Knowledge of Brazilian phytosanitary legislation, quarantine pests, and biosafety standards.
  • Proven ability to manage laboratory or PEQ operations and lead technical teams.
  • Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, and compliance-driven profile.
  • Ability to manage multiple importations simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and meet strict deadlines.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in Portuguese and English.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work collaboratively.
  • Innovative, resourceful, and proactive in problem-solving.
  • Solid knowledge of data analysis, computer systems, and laboratory software tools.
  • Valid driver’s license (Category B).
  • Reside in Palmas or Porto Nacional, Tocantins is required.
• QUALIFICAÇÕES PREFERENCIAIS
  • Master’s degree in Plant Pathology, Plant Breeding, Molecular Biology, or related fields (Ph.D. preferred).