The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company · 2 weeks ago
Specialist, Controls- Biology (Entomology)
Marysville, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$52K/yr - $62K/yr
1+ years expThe Scotts Miracle-Gro Company is seeking a Biology Specialist to join their Controls R&D team. This role involves field, greenhouse, and laboratory testing of new or experimental products with a focus on insecticides and integrated pest management solutions.
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Responsibilities
Prepare laboratory, greenhouse, and field trial areas for insecticide efficacy experiments with moderate supervision from senior biologists
Prepare and test developmental and commercial insecticide formulations and related technologies
Maintain and handle insect colonies, infest test plants, and monitor pest pressure as needed for controlled studies
Record detailed biological and insect-response data during preparations, tests, and ongoing experiments
Create designs of experiments, execute trials, and collect entomological and horticultural data
Prepare and apply pesticide treatments using proper techniques and safety protocols
Provide recommendations for improving experimental protocols, insect-rearing practices, trial setup, and workflow efficiency
Follow all research and development standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Use specialized tools and technologies such as imaging platforms, image analysis software, insect-counting methods, and drone imaging where applicable
Use specialized data analysis software and perform statistically sound analysis of biological and entomological results
Support greenhouse, field, and lab trials with added responsibility for maintaining consistent pest populations for research use
Detect issues and diagnoses insect, plant health, and environmental problems relevant to experimental integrity
Engage with project teams to develop new ideas, plan project execution, report entomology trial results, and inform product design attributes
Ship chemicals, manage waste and chemical inventory, maintain insect colony materials, and support environmental health and safety (EHS) programs
Qualification
Required
BS degree in physical science, biology, botany, agronomy or horticulture; and/or comparable skills & knowledge through industry experience in a laboratory, greenhouse or field setting
1 to 3 years of related work experience
Attention to detail, accuracy and basic math skills
Observational skills to identify visual differences in plant performance
Ability to follow work instructions and test protocols
Personal drive and ability to be a self-starter and work unsupervised
Flexibility to deliver on various tasks in support of a wide range of research activity
Ability to lift 50lb required
Basic computer skills including: use of spreadsheets, word processing and email
Demonstrated comfort and aptitude for working with insects and engaging in direct contact with them
Ability to perform physical tasks such as preparing soil, mulching, planting, water management, weeding, harvesting
Ability to effectively communicate project objectives and trial details to upper management
Innovative thinking, willingness to bring ideas and provide consumer perspective to projects & product development
Passionate problem solver, willingness to speak up and suggest process improvements, create opportunities leading to new products, publications and intellectual property (e.g. patentable innovations)
Preferred
Focus on entomology is preferred
Capability to be licensed as an FAA drone pilot desired
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision coverage for you, your spouse/domestic partner and dependents
Wellness reimbursement program
401K match (up to 7.5%)
15% discount on company stock
Maven Family Planning
$30,000 to accommodate for adoption, fertility and surrogacy
Employee Resource Groups focusing on diversity and inclusion, family, education and sustainability
Community service and volunteerism
Company
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
At ScottsMiracle-Gro, we believe good can grow anywhere. That’s why we’re committed to GroMoreGood™ everywhere.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$21.5M2022-01-07Post Ipo Equity· $21.5M
1992-01-31IPO
Leadership Team
Nate Baxter
Chief Operating Officer
Thomas Crabtree
Chief Operating Officer, Hawthorne Gardening Company Division
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