The Company

Join us at East-West Seed and help us improve the lives of millions of farmers all around the world. The East-West Seed Group is a European based privately owned global leader in the tropical vegetable seeds business. Using advanced breeding technologies, East-West Seed creates value for farmers by producing Better Seeds for Better Yield. The company’s strategy is based on breeding locally adapted varieties that maximize productivity and income for these farmers thereby contributing to agricultural sustainability and increasing the availability of nutritious foods for our rapidly expanding population. East-West seeds are planted in the fields of over 18 million farmers worldwide, with 200 billion seeds sold yearly. We currently stand on the global scale as pioneers in the vegetable seed industry. The company is concentrated in South East Asia, but is expanding into Africa and in Latin America. We have over 5000 employees globally and maintain 14 R&D stations in 7 countries. In 2016, we ranked number 1 on the Access to Seeds Global Index for Vegetable Seed Companies and on the Regional Index for Eastern Africa. To learn more about EWS please visit www.eastwestseed.com.

Job Summary

The incumbent will work closely with the Deputy Group Research Manager - Pathology in the building the pathology support function in EW Guatemala including development of the plant pathology laboratory and capacity development for routine plant disease diagnosis, disease survey and mapping, protocol development for controlled screening programs, supervision and training of support staff and implementation of training/extension support programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement plant pathology projects in close coordination with the Deputy Group Research Manager-Pathology.
• Ensure that the laboratory and other assigned screenhouse or facilities are organized and well maintained with proper inventory management of laboratory supplies and other reagents.
• Undertake plant disease survey or disease mapping to better understand the pest and disease constraints in the target market of Central America
• Prepare and submit monthly progress reports on plant pathology activities to the Deputy Group Research Manager-Pathology
• Train and supervise support plant pathology staff, if applicable.
• Maintain a high level of current awareness of plant pathology and related fields.
• Initiate contact with other researchers within and outside the EW Group for networking.

The ideal candidate 

• Preferably a MSc degree holder in Plant Pathology or related discipline with extensive experience in plant pathology or related disciplines
• Has research management capability; experience is desirable but not required
• Possesses strong planning , organizing and execution skills
• Has good oral and written English communication skills
• Attentive to details

Application

Our company is keen on attracting the best talents, developing , nurturing and rewarding them with competitive package so they can be and deliver their best.

If you think you are the ideal candidate for the job, click HERE to learn more and apply online.
Your application will be treated in strictest confidential.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

For more information, please kindly contact to renata.bernardez@eastwestseed.com