EmergencyMD
Plant Pathology Manager - EPL
EmergencyMD, Decatur, Illinois, United States, 62523
We are on the prowl for a
PLANT PATHOLOGY LAB MANAGER
who will be responsible for establishing EpiLogic services in the US and developing the laboratory at EPL Bio Analytical Services in Niantic, IL. Join our Tentamus Team today!
Preventing fungal pathogens in agriculture is essential for economic stability and food safety, typically achieved through fungicides or resistant plant species. However, resistance threatens these methods, making local monitoring of resistance and adaptation crucial to ensure fungicide effectiveness.
Founded in 1996, EpiLogic GmbH specializes in applied phytopathology, focusing on the adaptation and resistance of fungal pathogens in agricultural and horticultural crops to fungicides. They conduct in vitro and in vivo resistance studies for various fungal pathogens and offer molecular R&D at their facilities in Freising and Zolling, near Munich, Germany.
EpiLogic GmbH is working actively to expand its service portfolio internationally and is working together with its partner EPL Bio Analytical Services, based near Decatur, IL to launch its services on the US market. Both EpiLogic GmbH and EPL Bio Analytical Services are part of the Tentamus Group.
HOW YOU WILL EXCEL AS PART OF OUR TEAM
The Plant Pathology Lab Manager will work closely with the team of EpiLogic GmbH to transfer knowledge and expertise to the US team. The candidate will be responsible for transferring existing EpiLogic services, as well as developing new services and fungal plant pathogen studies for the US market.
The current plan sees a commercial launch in 2025.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
Establish and manage the plant pathology laboratory at EPL Bio Analytical Services, ensuring all protocols and procedures meet the highest industry standards.
Collaborate with EpiLogic GmbH to adapt and launch existing services in the U.S., focusing on resistance and adaptation studies for fungal pathogens.
Work on creating new services related to fungal pathogen research to meet the growing needs of the U.S. agricultural market.
Coordinate with international teams to ensure smooth knowledge transfer and service alignment between U.S. and European laboratories.
Ensure all lab processes and services adhere to relevant U.S. regulations.
POSITION & SCHEDULE
Full Time | 40 Hours | M - F
TO EXCEL AS THE PLANT PATHOLOGY MANAGER
Our ideal candidate will be authorized to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship, possess knowledge of general laboratory methods such as microscopy, sterile laboratory techniques, pipetting, working with pathogen cultures; and the ability work independently and as a team, strong time management and organizational skills, communication skills both verbal and written, and flexibility. Other qualifications include:
Hold a MSc or PhD in Plant Pathology, Mycology, Agriculture, Biology or related fields; with a record of excellent academic performance with 2 - 5 years of work experience.
Training in identification of fungal plant diseases, plant cultivation and molecular tools are desirable, but not required.
Possess Technical and Computer Skills (Knowledge of LIMS, Microsoft Office).
Valid passport for international travel as needed for coordination with the EpiLogic GmbH team in Germany. Part of the onboarding will take place in the EpiLogic facilities in Freising and Zolling near Munich in Germany.
The candidate we are looking for is willing to learn and enthusiastic about building something from scratch, with an entrepreneurial spirit and willing to stay for the ride.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Annual Salary between $70,000 - $85,000, comprehensive and low-cost benefit plans (medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, EAP) Ample PTO and a matching 401k.
ABOUT TENTAMUS:
Labs for Life.
We are a global network of full-service accredited analytical laboratories providing crucial quality and safety analysis for clients locally, nationally, and beyond using proven methods of chemistry and microbiology. Many of the products you use and consume daily rely on Tentamus labs. With 20 labs in North America and growing (100 globally), we celebrate having talented diverse scientific and service-oriented professionals.
https://www.tentamus.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/tentamus-group/
#J-18808-Ljbffr
PLANT PATHOLOGY LAB MANAGER
who will be responsible for establishing EpiLogic services in the US and developing the laboratory at EPL Bio Analytical Services in Niantic, IL. Join our Tentamus Team today!
Preventing fungal pathogens in agriculture is essential for economic stability and food safety, typically achieved through fungicides or resistant plant species. However, resistance threatens these methods, making local monitoring of resistance and adaptation crucial to ensure fungicide effectiveness.
Founded in 1996, EpiLogic GmbH specializes in applied phytopathology, focusing on the adaptation and resistance of fungal pathogens in agricultural and horticultural crops to fungicides. They conduct in vitro and in vivo resistance studies for various fungal pathogens and offer molecular R&D at their facilities in Freising and Zolling, near Munich, Germany.
EpiLogic GmbH is working actively to expand its service portfolio internationally and is working together with its partner EPL Bio Analytical Services, based near Decatur, IL to launch its services on the US market. Both EpiLogic GmbH and EPL Bio Analytical Services are part of the Tentamus Group.
HOW YOU WILL EXCEL AS PART OF OUR TEAM
The Plant Pathology Lab Manager will work closely with the team of EpiLogic GmbH to transfer knowledge and expertise to the US team. The candidate will be responsible for transferring existing EpiLogic services, as well as developing new services and fungal plant pathogen studies for the US market.
The current plan sees a commercial launch in 2025.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
Establish and manage the plant pathology laboratory at EPL Bio Analytical Services, ensuring all protocols and procedures meet the highest industry standards.
Collaborate with EpiLogic GmbH to adapt and launch existing services in the U.S., focusing on resistance and adaptation studies for fungal pathogens.
Work on creating new services related to fungal pathogen research to meet the growing needs of the U.S. agricultural market.
Coordinate with international teams to ensure smooth knowledge transfer and service alignment between U.S. and European laboratories.
Ensure all lab processes and services adhere to relevant U.S. regulations.
POSITION & SCHEDULE
Full Time | 40 Hours | M - F
TO EXCEL AS THE PLANT PATHOLOGY MANAGER
Our ideal candidate will be authorized to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship, possess knowledge of general laboratory methods such as microscopy, sterile laboratory techniques, pipetting, working with pathogen cultures; and the ability work independently and as a team, strong time management and organizational skills, communication skills both verbal and written, and flexibility. Other qualifications include:
Hold a MSc or PhD in Plant Pathology, Mycology, Agriculture, Biology or related fields; with a record of excellent academic performance with 2 - 5 years of work experience.
Training in identification of fungal plant diseases, plant cultivation and molecular tools are desirable, but not required.
Possess Technical and Computer Skills (Knowledge of LIMS, Microsoft Office).
Valid passport for international travel as needed for coordination with the EpiLogic GmbH team in Germany. Part of the onboarding will take place in the EpiLogic facilities in Freising and Zolling near Munich in Germany.
The candidate we are looking for is willing to learn and enthusiastic about building something from scratch, with an entrepreneurial spirit and willing to stay for the ride.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Annual Salary between $70,000 - $85,000, comprehensive and low-cost benefit plans (medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, EAP) Ample PTO and a matching 401k.
ABOUT TENTAMUS:
Labs for Life.
We are a global network of full-service accredited analytical laboratories providing crucial quality and safety analysis for clients locally, nationally, and beyond using proven methods of chemistry and microbiology. Many of the products you use and consume daily rely on Tentamus labs. With 20 labs in North America and growing (100 globally), we celebrate having talented diverse scientific and service-oriented professionals.
https://www.tentamus.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/tentamus-group/
#J-18808-Ljbffr