Vacancies

Reporting directly to the CSO it will be your mission to design, qualify and validate a very diverse and complex set of bioanalytical assays (in vitro and in vivo) in support of our protein-based biocontrol discovery programs. Development, validation and implementation of creative new bioassays are included in these activities, as well as mode of action studies. You will be responsible to set-up the group further. Setting personal and group objectives in alignment with organisational goals and performance appraisal of the individuals in your team. Since you will act as a key part of the Discovery leadership team, you will be providing updates on the groups’ activities and progress to other parts of the R&D organisation including Senior Management.

Furthermore, you will:

• Lead the Characterisation group, providing technical, managerial and strategic leadership to the group
• Lead the overall strategy and manage delivery and timeline of bioanalytical, in vitro and in planta bioassay activities. This includes the development of flexible, scalable and HT bioassays for in vitro and in planta screening of protein-based biocontrols to control fungal, bacterial and/or insect diseases
• Be responsible for bioanalytical/bioassay strategies (ELISA, cell-based assay, flow cytometry, in planta assays, etc.), methods, data and documents for all programs, both internal and external
• Will ensure new bioanalytical/bioassay technologies are being assessed and incorporated when appropriate
• Review study data and write/contribute to reports for regulatory filings as required
• Collaborate with departmental and inter-departmental colleagues to ensure that bioanalytical/bioassay results meet quality and timeline requirements
• Mentor Lead Characterisation representatives to achieve team objectives
• Encourage personal growth. Foster good teamwork and communication amongst staff
• Build a reputation for excellence both as an individual and as a team