Product Development, Project Coordinator, Western Canada
au 31 mars 2021
Product Development, Project Coordinator, Western Canada
Fonctions principales
Reporting to the Technical Marketing Product Development Director of Lallemand Plant Care, you will co-ordinate field and laboratory research within the broadacre crop markets and be responsible for independently executing, troubleshooting and optimizing field-based research trials related to product type, dose and implementation using biological insecticides.
Task associated with this position also include to, but may not be limited to:
-Performing field trials using biological insecticides;
-Understanding of spray equipment, calibration and application of herbicides and/or other chemical and biological products;
-Developing and/or modifying experimental protocols as needed, from literature reviews, consultation with other scientists etc.;
-Performing laboratory bioassays with insects and biological insecticides;
-Using aseptic laboratory techniques to culture and enumerate fungi, yeast and/or bacteria;
-Having knowledge of and executing statistical data analyses;
-Maintaining accurate records of laboratory and field-related activities;
-Having a good understanding of the broadacre market needs, pests and challenges;
-Generating oral and written reports as necessary to summarize field trial results and activities;
-Developing data that can be used to generate marketing related materials and confidence in product position and value;
-Providing strategic recommendations and observations to management and staff on results of projects/tasks;
-Being proactive in initiating communication with management, project team, and other required staff and business units, key influencers and growers as needed to coordinate project activities effectively.
Technical skills
Requis- Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Entomology, Insect Pathology, Agricultural Science, Plant Science, Plant Pathology, Microbiology and/or a related field;
- Experience in field trial related research;
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint);
- A demonstrated ability to utilize aseptic technique in the laboratory using microorganisms i.e. fungi, yeast and/or bacteria;
- A demonstrated ability to design experiments and do careful and meticulous experimentation;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience in writing comprehensive reports, and proposals;
- Proficiency in statistical data analyses using software packages.
- Certified professional agronomist [CP. Ag] designation is considered beneficial;
- A demonstrated understanding of biological insecticide use, and/or biofungicide use, and/or products used in growth promotion of plants in an agricultural setting.
Personal skills
Requis- Good interpersonal skills and teamwork;
- Self-aware, reflective, and able to learn from mistakes. Shows an ability to learn quickly while on the job and through formal training;
- Demonstrated ability to execute and complete projects;
- Organized and reliable; able to juggle multiple streams of work, keep things on track and consistently meet deadlines for processing work, with a strong attention to detail;
- Entrepreneurial spirit;
- Large sense of autonomy.
General criteria
Requis- Field work is required and can be physically demanding, applicants should have the capacity to lift more than 25 pounds;
- Canadian citizen or relevant work permit .
- Driver’s License.
Organisation
Lallemand est une compagnie privée Canadienne fondée à la fin du 19ème siècle, qui développe, produit et met en marché des levures et des bactéries et d’autres ingrédients reliés aux micro-organismes ou à leurs marchés. La compagnie comprend 11 unités d’affaires, chacune axée sur des applications spécifiques des levures et bactéries et comptant des activités à travers le monde entier. Les bureaux administratifs de la société-mère sont situés à Montréal, Canada. Aujourd’hui, Lallemand emploie plus de 4500 personnes travaillant dans plus de 45 pays, sur les 5 continents.
Levures, bactéries, champignons : les micro-organismes accompagnent les plantes depuis leur origine et sont maintenant reconnus pour leurs multiples bénéfices agronomiques. Spécialiste mondial des micro-organismes, Lallemand Soin des plantes sélectionne des souches d’intérêt pour l’usage agricole, afin d’améliorer la nutrition, la santé et la productivité des plantes. Joindre Lallemand Soin des plantes, c’est faire partie d’une équipe qui travaille avec passion pour développer des solutions efficaces, rentables et saines pour les professionnels de l’agriculture, des espaces verts et de la sylviculture. Nous recrutons régulièrement de nouveaux talents partout dans le monde pour nos services commerciaux, logistiques, de marketing, de production et de R&D.
Product Development, Project Coordinator, Western Canada
Principales fonctions
Reporting to the Technical Marketing Product Development Director of Lallemand Plant Care, you will co-ordinate field and laboratory research within the broadacre crop markets and be responsible for independently executing, troubleshooting and optimizing field-based research trials related to product type, dose and implementation using biological insecticides.
Task associated with this position also include to, but may not be limited to:
-Performing field trials using biological insecticides;
-Understanding of spray equipment, calibration and application of herbicides and/or other chemical and biological products;
-Developing and/or modifying experimental protocols as needed, from literature reviews, consultation with other scientists etc.;
-Performing laboratory bioassays with insects and biological insecticides;
-Using aseptic laboratory techniques to culture and enumerate fungi, yeast and/or bacteria;
-Having knowledge of and executing statistical data analyses;
-Maintaining accurate records of laboratory and field-related activities;
-Having a good understanding of the broadacre market needs, pests and challenges;
-Generating oral and written reports as necessary to summarize field trial results and activities;
-Developing data that can be used to generate marketing related materials and confidence in product position and value;
-Providing strategic recommendations and observations to management and staff on results of projects/tasks;
-Being proactive in initiating communication with management, project team, and other required staff and business units, key influencers and growers as needed to coordinate project activities effectively.
Compétences techniques
Requis- Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Entomology, Insect Pathology, Agricultural Science, Plant Science, Plant Pathology, Microbiology and/or a related field;
- Experience in field trial related research;
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint);
- A demonstrated ability to utilize aseptic technique in the laboratory using microorganisms i.e. fungi, yeast and/or bacteria;
- A demonstrated ability to design experiments and do careful and meticulous experimentation;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience in writing comprehensive reports, and proposals;
- Proficiency in statistical data analyses using software packages.
- Certified professional agronomist [CP. Ag] designation is considered beneficial;
- A demonstrated understanding of biological insecticide use, and/or biofungicide use, and/or products used in growth promotion of plants in an agricultural setting.
Qualités personnelles
Requis- Good interpersonal skills and teamwork;
- Self-aware, reflective, and able to learn from mistakes. Shows an ability to learn quickly while on the job and through formal training;
- Demonstrated ability to execute and complete projects;
- Organized and reliable; able to juggle multiple streams of work, keep things on track and consistently meet deadlines for processing work, with a strong attention to detail;
- Entrepreneurial spirit;
- Large sense of autonomy.
Critères généraux
Requis- Field work is required and can be physically demanding, applicants should have the capacity to lift more than 25 pounds;
- Canadian citizen or relevant work permit .
- Driver’s License.
Organisation
Lallemand est une compagnie privée Canadienne fondée à la fin du 19ème siècle, qui développe, produit et met en marché des levures et des bactéries et d’autres ingrédients reliés aux micro-organismes ou à leurs marchés. La compagnie comprend 11 unités d’affaires, chacune axée sur des applications spécifiques des levures et bactéries et comptant des activités à travers le monde entier. Les bureaux administratifs de la société-mère sont situés à Montréal, Canada. Aujourd’hui, Lallemand emploie plus de 4500 personnes travaillant dans plus de 45 pays, sur les 5 continents.
Levures, bactéries, champignons : les micro-organismes accompagnent les plantes depuis leur origine et sont maintenant reconnus pour leurs multiples bénéfices agronomiques. Spécialiste mondial des micro-organismes, Lallemand Soin des plantes sélectionne des souches d’intérêt pour l’usage agricole, afin d’améliorer la nutrition, la santé et la productivité des plantes. Joindre Lallemand Soin des plantes, c’est faire partie d’une équipe qui travaille avec passion pour développer des solutions efficaces, rentables et saines pour les professionnels de l’agriculture, des espaces verts et de la sylviculture. Nous recrutons régulièrement de nouveaux talents partout dans le monde pour nos services commerciaux, logistiques, de marketing, de production et de R&D.
