Sanergy is an award winning social
enterprise that employs the circular economy approach to treat and convert all
forms of urban waste into organic fertilizer and insect based animal protein.
Sanergy manufactures and distributes
Evergrow Organic Fertilizer and Kuzapro Insect Based Animal Protein, under the
Farm Star brand.
We are an increasingly sophisticated,
highly intricate organization with many moving parts.
The organisation is scaling its black
soldier fly breeding facility in Kilifi.
One of the most critical points of
time is the handover of the facility to Operations and the ramp-up period
following.
Additionally, much work is still
needed to develop the processes and specifications to rear flies at an
industrial scale.
We currently seek a Research & Development Specialist 1 who will be assisting in
ensuring we have reliable and predictable products and processes.
Job Ref: 2020/3/12
The Research & Development
Specialist 1 role is responsible for two main workstreams:
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Support in design, execution, and analysis
of trials for project workstreams in Kilifi
·
Assist in troubleshooting
technology-related issues in Operations.
Key duties and responsibilities
Project management
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Lead an assigned project workstream
·
Lead elements of and input to project
scope, timeline, budget and risk management plan
·
Coordinate and deliver high-quality
work packages to an agreed timeline (as set by project lead)
·
Coordinate cross-functionally for the
successful implementation of a work package
·
Support stakeholder management
through stakeholder engagement, interviews, presentations and updates
·
Input to project learnings and
evaluation documents
·
Ensure assigned work package in the
project plan is maintained and up to date with accurate data through frequent
engagements with the project team (if applicable) and R&D Team Lead
·
Inputs into near term planning Weekly
Update Meeting with the Design team
·
Requests resources or support where
project progress is slowing or roadblocked
Product and process development
·
Contributes ideas towards improving
profitability and product quality in the assigned work area
Execution of trials
·
Supports design of and leads
execution and analysis of trials in technical workstreams
·
Ensures relevant stakeholders are
involved in trials, including preparation, execution, wind-down and
communication of results
·
Formulates trial protocols, reviewed
by the project lead
·
Coordinate trial execution, data
collection, logistics, wind down and analysis
·
Completes trial reports;
·
Present findings in post-mortems as
per the R&D WoW that draw sound conclusions and make clear recommendations
·
Carry out pre-trial surveys as per
the R&D WoW to proactively identify risks and opportunities with respect to
answering research questions
·
Use general analytical and
statistical (quantitative and qualitative) approaches to analyze experimental
data to arrive at logical conclusions making use of appropriate tools and
procedures
Systems and processes
·
Identifies and escalates issues in
trial and R&D processes that reduce the quality of work and speed of
execution
Quality support
·
Support RCAs focused on product
issues in the work area
·
Support Quality improvement projects
in the work area
Operations support
·
Supports resolution of
technology-related issues in facilities in the work area
·
Actively interact with the Operations
team to identify issues in production early for mitigation measures
Professional development
·
Initiate, attend and contribute to
update discussions (with the project and team lead)
·
Initiate feedback discussions with
team lead & stakeholders
·
Identify own professional development
needs and seeks opportunities/executes agreed actions, including training,
coaching, mentoring and workplace activities
·
Initiate development discussions with
team lead and skip level management
·
Initiate and lead prioritization
discussions
Team development
·
Share subject matter knowledge with
R&D team members by taking part in brain-storming sessions as requested
·
Participates in team culture
activities
Skills, Qualifications & Experience
·
Degree in Biological Sciences
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Experience in research in biological/
life sciences
·
Strong proficiency with Microsoft
Office suite especially in Advanced Excel skills
·
Strong problem-solving skills
·
Strong time management,
organizational, and prioritization skills
·
Excellent communication skills on all
levels
·
Relentless desire to improve
yourself, your team, and your organization;
·
A collaborative mentality
·
Able to work in hot environments
Required documents for Shortlisting
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NHIF
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NSSF
·
KRA PIN
·
Police Clearance Certificate
·
Academic Transcripts and Academic
Certificates
How to Apply
To apply, please CLICK HERE to submit a cover letter
clearly indicating your available start state (include notice period) and your
interest in this role, and your resume/CV that includes a list of three
referees by 14th April 2020.
Kindly indicate your salary
expectations. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
