RESEARCH AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT IN PORT ELIZABETH

Job Position: Research and Product Development Assistant Ref: 3347 - Lauren Location: Port Elizabeth Salary: commensurate with experience and qualification Qualifications / Requirements: • Post Graduate qualification in Science with Agricultural experience or exposure • Project management experience – proven record of managing multiple projects simultaneously • Technical knowledge of the regulatory and commercialization process of crop protection products • Team management and communication skills • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Ability to work under pressure and stick to deadlines • Willing to travel – 3 to 5 nights out of town per month if required Key Performance Areas: • 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 reprioritization of projects in line with business sustainability objectives • Play an active role in contributing to research output requirements Responsibility: Qualifications / Requirements: • Post Graduate qualification in Science with Agricultural experience or exposure • Project management experience – proven record of managing multiple projects simultaneously • Technical knowledge of the regulatory and commercialization process of crop protection products • Team management and communication skills • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Ability to work under pressure and stick to deadlines • Willing to travel – 3 to 5 nights out of town per month if required Key Performance Areas: • 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 reprioritization of projects in line with business sustainability objectives • Play an active role in contributing to research output requirements Job Reference #: Research and Product Development Assistant