Rentokil

Global pest control and hygiene services

Field Biologist

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Full-timeTada, IndiaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Agriculture, Botany, Zoology, Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Entomology, or Agro-chemicals & Pest Management.
Internal candidates must have successfully completed RPCI’s BPM-2/CBU/IPM/L2 Training Program.
Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Excel or spreadsheets, word processing documents, PowerPoint presentations, Google Slides, or GSuite.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
At least 1 year of experience.
Preferably possess a two-wheeler with a valid driving license and be able to ride a two-wheeler while following all safety precautions.
Be able to perform on-site inspections and travel extensively.
Knowledge of various PMS and pest and pest management options, including the ERDM principle.
Knowledge of SHE and SCP operations.
Strong collaboration, analytical, observation, report preparation, and presentation skills.
Ability to work independently and negotiate persuasively to get work done.
Understanding of service operations, including technician, supervisor, and administrative activities.
Understanding of food standards and SOPs, Pink Notes, Standard Forms, SHE, Atex L 2, and other regulations; ability to identify Atex atmospheres during audits and report them to Opex or SHE.
Knowledge of pest identification, particularly uncommon pests, and their life cycles, classification, morphology, and habitats.

Responsibilities

Conduct pest audits for global accounts, key designated national accounts in food and pharmaceutical units and warehouses, large food retailers, large ITES and MA accounts, and large branch accounts; specific accounts are assigned during induction.
Complete and submit audits and reports on time according to customer contract agreements by visiting customer sites as scheduled in the iCABS calendar plan.
Share completed audits with customers and internally for follow-up actions within 24 hours of completing the inspection.
Support and guide branch operations teams in streamlining documentation at assigned global, national, and local accounts.
Generate service leads based on audit recommendations.
Conduct TPA for technicians handling assigned global, national, and branch accounts.
Conduct surprise visits at national and high-dependency accounts as required.
Identify site technicians’ improvement areas during audits and coach them to improve their performance in generating service leads.
Meet national key account customers and develop customer relationships.
Promote heat and CO2 treatment.
Achieve 100% audit completion in accordance with iCABS frequency for assigned accounts, generate at least one service lead per audited site, and complete TPA and technician development for assigned sites.

Desired Qualifications

Preferably possess a two-wheeler with a valid driving license and be able to ride a two-wheeler while following all safety precautions.

Field Biologist - Tada

Rentokil Initial · Tada, India · Full-time · Posted 2025-10-14

Workplace: on_site

Department: Operations / Technical Services

Description

About the Role:

The Associate Field Biologist/Field Biologist/Sr. Field Biologist shall be responsible for Pest Audits of Branch Large / HD Customers (having Third-party Audits- USFDA, AIB, BRC, FSSC, SQF, LEED, etc), Key national customers in various segments - Food & Pharma Mfg, w/h, Large food retailers (excluding QSRs, Fast food chains), Large ITES & MA’s, etc.
The incumbent will report administratively to the DM & functionally to Opex QA and work as a part of the multi-functional team involving collaboration with the internal & external stakeholders.

Requirements

Job Responsibilities:

Carry out Pest Audits of Global accounts, Key designated NK accounts- Food & Pharma units, Food & Pharma warehouses, Large food retailers (excluding QSRs, Fast food chains), Large ITES & MA and Branch accounts - Large HD accounts (Third party Audits- AIB, BRC, FSSC, SQF, LEED, etc.). Specific accounts will be assigned at the time of induction in consultation with BM, DM and OpEx.
Responsible for proper, on time completion & submission of all audits with reports as per contract agreement of assigned customers by visiting customer sites due as per iCABs calendar plan at an agreed frequency.
Share completed audits with customers and internally for actions within 24 hours, after completion of audit inspection.
Support, and guide branch operation team to streamline documentation at Global, NK & LA customer sites assigned.
Must Generate service leads based on recommendations during audits.
Conduct TPA for technicians handling Global, NK & Branch-HD & LA assigned.
Conduct surprise visits at NKA & HD accounts as and when required.
Identify key improvement areas of site technicians during an audit, encourage and groom them for better performance in service Leads from the customer sites.
Must have a complete understanding of Service Operation i.e. technician, supervisor and admin activity.
A clear understanding of various Food standards and SOPs, Pink Notes, Standard Forms, SHE, Atex L 2 and other regulations. Be able to Identify Atex atmospheres during audits and report to Opex/ SHE
Know and understand pest identification, especially for uncommon pests;
Know and understand about life cycle, classification, morphology, and habitat of uncommon pests.

Key Result Areas:

100% Audit completion as per iCABS PMI Frequency for assigned accounts
At least one (01) service lead per audited site through the recommendations.
100% TPA & development of assigned technicians handling accounts site
Meeting NKA customers and developing relations
Promote Heat & Co2 Treatment

Competencies (Skills essential to the role):

Skills in various PMS, sound knowledge of pest & pest management options (ERDM principle)
SHE and SCP operating knowledge
Good team player with the ability to collaborate with cross-functions
Possess strong communication, analytical, keen observation, report preparation & presentation skills
Positive Attitude and take pride in their work
Ability to work Independently
Negotiation skills for getting work done, persuasive

Educational Qualification / Other Requirement:

Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Agriculture / Botany / Zoology / Biology / Microbiology / Chemistry / Biochemistry / Entomology / Agro-chemicals & Pest Management.
Successfully completed RPCI’s BPM-2/CBU/IPM/L2 Training Program (for internal candidates only)
Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Excel/spreadsheets, word docs, PowerPoint presentation / G slides / GSuite
Excellent communication skills in English both verbal and written.
Minimum 1 years of experience
Preferably possess a two-wheeler with a valid driving license, able to ride 2 wheeler with all safety precautions.
Agile & flexible to perform on-site inspection and willing to travel extensively.

Role Type / Key working relationships:

External team - Customers and customer representatives
Internal team - Opex, GM/DM/ADM, BM/ABM/Base Manager / Site Incharge, Operations & Sales Colleagues including NKA, Service Planners

Benefits

What can you expect from RPCI?

Our values lie at the core of our mission and vision. We believe that it’s our people who make our company what it is. We believe in:
Safety
Integrity
Innovation
Learning & Development
Open & Transparent
Performance Orientation

DEI statement: At RPCI, we believe in commitment to build an inclusive, varied workplace welcoming to people of all backgrounds.

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About the Company

Rentokil

Global pest control and hygiene services

Rentokil Initial plc provides pest control and hygiene and well-being services to commercial and private customers around the world. It operates with the reach of a multinational company (about 68,500 staff across 89 countries) and the responsiveness of a local business, using trained technicians to deliver pest management and hygiene solutions that protect people and improve everyday life. The company differentiates itself by its global scale and local execution, as well as its status as a public, FTSE 100-listed firm with extensive experience in its fields. Its goal is to help people stay safe and healthy by preventing pests and improving hygiene in workplaces and homes.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Crawley, United Kingdom
Founded: 1925

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