Research & Product Development Assistant

Market related Salary

Port Elizabeth

A post graduate qualification in Science with agricultural experience or exposure will be ideal as your role is to execute the development of the company’s product pipeline and new business opportunities which generates the foundation for the organisation in the medium to long term. Ensure that product development timelines are met through driving collaborations between different departments involved. Contribute to the research output of the department; Compile project timelines, responsibilities and drive collaboration between departments to ensure timeous and successful delivery of project goals; Work with research and regulatory staff to develop protocols for internal and external studies; Review and finalise research reports and presentations for the use of registration, training, technical support or internal records; Work with supervisor to communicate successes, difficulties and obstacles to allow for mid-course corrections and reprioritisation of projects in line with business sustainability objectives; Play an active role in contributing to research output requirements. Will be required to travel out of town monthly.

Skills:

Project management – proven record of managing multiple projects simultaneously

Technical knowledge of the regulatory and commercialisation process of crop protection products

Analytical thinking

Team management

Communication skills

Ability to grasp new concepts easily

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Assimilate and evaluate scientific data

Ability to work under pressure and stick to deadlines

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