Molecular plant pathology supervisor – Palmas/TO

TO l Tocantins
Efetivo (CLT)
Biólogo
Engenheiro Agrônomo

Responsabilidades

• Lead the Molecular Plant Pathology Laboratory and supervise the operations.
• Apply and oversee molecular diagnostic tools (PCR, qPCR, real-time PCR, sequencing) for pathogen detection and diagnoses.
• Develop, implement, and validate new molecular markers and methods to improve diagnosing protocols. Finally, prepare standardized protocols across pathology teams.
• Establish strong collaboration with a empresa’s Genotyping Laboratories (in and out of Brazil) to synergistically create innovation projects.
• Become member of a empresa’s plant pathology-controlled environment pathology team and conducts greenhouse experiments adapting procedures as required and focused on operational excellence.
• Collaborate with members of the Brazil Plant Pathology team supporting Plant Breeding organization and other subfunctions to develop strong commercial products, implement and execute a empresa strategies.
• Work closely with the North America Pathology team to share and exchange experiences and, more importantly, focus com assay validation.
• Manage different projects, prepare technical reports, traceability records, and ensure rapid, accurate data turnaround to meet field scientists’ deadlines.
• 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.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams to forecast demand, plan resources, and manage timelines effectively.
• Perform administrative tasks related to demand forecasting, resource planning, and timeline control, working effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Develop and meet quality standards and follow biosafety requirements. Assure regulated experiments that meet all requirements.
• Follow phytosanitary standards developed by Official Phytosanitary Agencies.

Requisitos

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Biology, or related fields.
• Master’s degree in plant Pathology, Plant Breeding, Molecular Biology or related fields (Ph.D. preferred).
• Hands-on experience in Plant Pathology, Molecular Biology, Molecular markers or Plant breeding areas.
• Demonstrated strong understanding of plant pathogens, plant diseases assays, experimental design, planning, coordination & execution of such experiments.
• Demonstrated experience with molecular tools with a focus on molecular markers.
• International experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated history of working in complex environments that require teamwork.
• Advanced proficiency in English.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in Portuguese and English.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively.
• Innovative, resourceful, and driven.
• Proactive in problem-solving.
• Solid knowledge of data analysis, computer systems, and software tools.
• Valid driver’s license (Category B).
• Availability to reside in Palmas or Porto Nacional is required.