Assistant Supervisor-Phyto & Lab at Syngenta

Job Description

• To organize the scouting schedule for early detection of pest/diseases before threshold is reached.
• To organize and perform diagnostic pathological tests, analysis of water, plant, and media samples.
• To organize water, plant, and media sampling for external laboratory analysis.
• To organize the process of KEPHIS seed sampling and facility inspection.
• Participates in developing crop protection programme to prevent pest and disease build up.
• To organize and perform routine laboratory tests on plant and seed samples to screen for seed transmittable diseases.
• To Conduct phytosanitary induction and training to employees to enhance awareness in the farm.
• To organize maintains Laboratory, calibration and Phytosanitary documents for traceability and compliance.
• To organize for external and perform calibration of laboratory equipment to ensure data accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor the efficacy of disinfectants used in the farm to help prevent diseases.
• To organize and or train the scouts to improve performance.
• To organize for the sealing of holes in the greenhouse plastic and nets to control pest and diseases.
• Ensure the identification and control of host plants around P&S and update the host plants data base appropriately for risk management and decision making.
• Ensure green waste from the greenhouses is composted and effectively disposed in accordance with the protocols.
• To organize and evaluate the team to measure performance and identify areas of improvement.
• To train semi-skilled workers in Seeds department and organize for proficiency tests in liaison with the Production Leads to ensure acceptable levels of compliance.
• Ensure cost efficiency and effectiveness through proper management of laboratory consumables.
• Ensuring adherence to Phytosanitary requirements in the field to control pests and diseases.
• Responsible for maintaining GSPP standards by ensuring the necessary records are updated and compliant.
• Enforcing Syngenta HSE policy in all business operations.
• Any other tasks as may be allocated to you from time to time.

Qualifications

• Diploma in applied biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, microbiology, or any related field
• 3-4 years of experience in similar field.
• Proven experience as a laboratory technician or technologist, with a strong technical background in laboratory procedures and techniques.