Blum Biologicals (PTY) Ltd

Blum Biologicals provides natural, chemical-free pest control for farming. It uses AI-driven research and microbial-based biologicals to create sustainable pesticides drawing on Africa's biodiversity. The product is oriented to farmers through a SaaS, subscription model and targets both agriculture and horticulture. The approach aims to address chemical pesticide resistance and growing consumer demand for chemical-free produce. Blum Biologicals positions itself in the agricultural bioscience sector with a strong focus on sustainability and innovation.

AgricultureAI-drivenBiodiversityBiopesticidesChemical-freeHorticultureNatural SolutionsSustainableblumbiologicals.com

Blum Biologicals (PTY) Ltd

AgricultureAI-drivenBiodiversityBiopesticidesChemical-freeHorticultureNatural SolutionsSustainableblumbiologicals.com

HQRemote

Team Size1

Open Jobs3

Total Funding-

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BioAssay Team Leader

On-SitePretoria, Gauteng, ZA

On-Site • Pretoria, Gauteng, ZA

We’re Hiring: Experienced Entomologist (Insect Rearing & Bioassays)

Blum Biologicals – Pretoria, South Africa | Full-Time

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Blum Biologicals is building Africa’s next-generation biopesticide innovation platform, combining insect biology, microbial biotechnology, and AI-driven bioassays to create sustainable crop protection solutions tailored for African agriculture.

We are expanding our Bioassay Laboratory and looking for an experienced Entomologist with strong insect rearing and bioassay capability to join our R&D team.

Maintain and scale colonies of key agricultural insect pests.

Design and run insect bioassays (feeding, topical, spray, behavioural).

Generate high-quality datasets to support AI-based mortality scoring.

Work closely with microbiologists, biochemists, and our AI/ML developers.

Help build a world-class bioassay capability for biological discovery.

What We’re Looking For

Masters in Entomology (or related field).

2–5+ years insect rearing + bioassay experience.

Strong experimental design, documentation, and practical insect-handling skills.

Interest in AI-enhanced analytics or high-throughput screening is a plus.

Final package will be commensurate with experience — higher offers possible for candidates with advanced insect-rearing expertise, colony-scale management, or strong assay design capability.

Work at the intersection of biotechnology, entomology, and AI.

Build a modern bioassay lab from the ground up.

Make a meaningful impact on African agriculture and sustainability.

Grow with a fast-moving, science-driven startup.

Send your CV and a short cover letter to:

info@blumbiologicals.com