Plant Pathologist

Montse Codina Coach is recruiting for an international company in the agri-food sector , headquartered in the province of Barcelona, a Plant Pathologist to lead strategic R&D projects focused on developing disease resistance in plants.

Mission of the role

You will join the global R&D team as a researcher in the area of Plant Pathology. This role is key to advancing plant pathology research and providing high-quality support to breeding and biotechnology programs.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and implement methods and protocols for disease resistance testing and pathogen diagnostics (fungi, bacteria, viruses, nematodes).
• Support pre-breeding and breeding teams in disease monitoring and resistance characterization.
• Collaborate with field teams on the implementation of hygiene and biosecurity protocols.
• Contribute to the short- and long-term plant pathology strategy within the R&D area.
• Build, coordinate, and mentor a team of plant pathology assistants and technicians.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration across R&D teams.

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