Primary responsibilities:

• Develop and implement laboratory bioassays to characterize activity of insecticidal compounds on target and non-target arthropods under GLP;
• Develop rearing methods for new arthropods brought into the lab for expanded testing;
• Work collaboratively across various Bayer Crop Science (BCS) functions to develop and author technical reports that enable product registrations;
• Address regulator questions around activity spectrum and interaction studies to support product registrations;
• Develop peer-reviewed publications in accordance with product strategy;
• Drive adoption of new processes, digitization and efficiency gain in arthropod receipt, handling, dosing, scoring and reporting.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science with at least seven years of relevant experience in entomology, toxicology, zoology, ecotoxicology or related discipline OR a Master of Science with at least five years relevant experience in entomology, toxicology, zoology, ecotoxicology or related discipline OR a Ph.D. with at least three years of relevant experience in entomology, toxicology, zoology, ecotoxicology or related discipline;
• Significant hands-on experience in conducting insect bioassays in laboratories, growth chambers and greenhouses;
• Experience in dose-response relationships evaluating effects of test substances on mortality, development, behavior and weight of arthropods;
• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects at the same time;
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical aspects to audiences of different backgrounds;
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams and excellent inter-personal skills.

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