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Molecular Entomologist & Field Scientist | |
EnviroDNA |
Posted | 21 September 2021 | Salary | $80K | jmurphy@envirodna.com | |
Region | VIC | Contact | Jacquie Murphy | Website | View |
Type | Full time | Phone | 90288753 |
We are looking for a molecular genetic scientist that can also feel right at home in the field, and ideally brings entomology experience. Can you see yourself trialling new eDNA techniques for agricultural insect pests or exotic invasive species? We have several projects recently underway in the biosecurity and agriculture sphere and we need someone dedicated to making them happen, and extending eDNA assays into the field.
Whoever you are, if this role description gets you excited, we are equally excited to hear from you!
WHO WOULD YOU BE WORKING WITH
For nearly 5 years we have been EnviroDNA – Australia’s first dedicated provider of environmental DNA (eDNA) services. We are a purpose driven business, which spun out of our sister environmental science company Cesar Australia. As the name suggests, eDNA is at the heart of what we do. We help government, not-for-profit and private organisations detect species and map biodiversity using eDNA methods. It’s a technology that is opening the door to unprecedented wildlife detection data. We are in the early stages of the company’s growth, busy with market development, product/service development and R&D type activities to bring highly valuable solutions to governments and industry. Ultimately, we aim to enable improved outcomes in important areas such as biosecurity and conservation.
ROLE MISSION
To help us drive innovation in the agriculture and biosecurity spaces and ensure our clients and collaborators want to continue to work with us. This will be thanks to you acing project management, R&D activities and project delivery in the field and laboratory.
ROLE OUTCOMES
1. Project management: Projects meet or exceed milestone deliverables.
Example activities: developing project plans, ensuring internal or collaborator deliverables are met and identifying, removing or addressing blocks to progress.
2. Project delivery: Project outputs are delivered on time and meet budget expectations.
Example activities: molecular work, field work, data analysis, desktop research, report writing, presentation of insights, group discussions, protocol development.
3. Stakeholder relationships: Productive ongoing relationships and positive feedback from clients, collaborators, and other stakeholders.
Example activities: Proactive communication with clients/stakeholders, thinking strategically beyond existing projects about how we could help our clients – anticipate their needs.
4. Research and development: Capability to take on new challenges and strive to improve how we do things.
Example activities: development of eDNA sampling methods in terrestrial agronomic ecosystems; in-field DNA extraction and qPCR assay development.
You will also be expected to contribute to scientific manuscripts, grant writing and BD activities as needed.
MOST IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES – IS THIS YOU?
OUR COMPANY VALUES ALSO NEED TO RESONATE WITH YOU….
WHAT WE CAN OFFER...
WOULD YOU LIKE TO APPLY?
Please send an email to Jacquie Murphy, (jmurphy@envirodna.com) including the following:
1. A video (via your mobile phone is fine) of no more than 2 minutes outlining:
2. A cover letter of no more than one page including brief explanation of what company value most resonates with you and why.
3. Your CV
We want to be making an appointment ASAP so please send in your applications by the end of September. If you wish to apply after this date please contact us to see if we are still accepting applications.
We are accepting applications from people who have the right to work in Australia or NZ.
We acknowledge and value the rights and interests of Indigenous Peoples in the protection and management of environmental values through their involvement in decisions and processes, and the application of traditional Indigenous knowledge.