Job Description

One of our clients, a global agrochemical manufacturing company, is seeking a R&D Associate to support Crop Protection Research by producing and maintaining plant material and seeds.

The job holder will work with Horticultural operations and Seed supply and EPS operations teams within Weed Control and will be required to supply and maintain screening material using established and novel production techniques. The work can be physically demanding at times as responsibilities include preparation and movement of large numbers of plant units and extensive glasshouse working.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out day-to-day production and maintenance of plant materials to a standard that meets customers\' requirements. Highlight problems promptly.

• Liaise with other staff in the Technical Support Team to ensure a high level of customer support and satisfaction is being maintained.

• Develop technical knowledge and skills through experience of a wide range of production techniques.

• Identify areas for improvements in efficiency and contribute to problem solving in consultation with other team members and supervisor.

• Contribute to safety performance by maintaining a clean and safe personal working environment. Comply with all safety procedures and HSE regulations.

• Ensure compliance by self with DEFRA, CBD, QMS and HSE regulations on containment and use of genetically modified organisms and licensed plant material in glasshouses, growthrooms and labs.

• Be accountable for work being done with precision, accuracy and efficiency

• May be responsible for some test planning.

Education & Experience:

• HND level Horticulture or work experience in Horticultural field

• General knowledge of plant biology; ideally also with knowledge of weed control and horticultural techniques

• Use of Microsoft office programs

• Good analytical, organisational, and people skills

• Be detailed oriented and a good communicator

• Agility in learning new tasks, self-starter and team player

• Good self-motivating, self-managing and time management skill sets

Additional information

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate that they are eligible to live and carry out the particular role in the UK

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