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Title: Research and Development Associate 2
Location: Bracknell
Duration of Contract: 12 Months - possible extension
Days/Hours: 36 hours per week
Pay Rate: £14.43 per hour - PAYE
Desired Start Date: ASAP
Industry: Agrichemical Manufacturing

Duties

Carry out day-to-day production and maintenance of plant/seed materials to a standard that meets customers' requirements. Highlight problems promptly.
Work independently and as part of a team while carrying out experimental work using established and novel screening methods
Maintain plants under glasshouse conditions for the duration of the test
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.
Accurately keep records and databases current.
Has a continuous improvement mindset and actively contribute to further improving the screening methods and processes.
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, growth rooms and labs.
Be accountable for work being done with precision, accuracy and efficiency.
Good work ethic and works towards consistency in performing role.
May be responsible for some test planning.

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Skills

General knowledge of plant biology; ideally also with knowledge of seed production 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

Education

HND level Horticulture and/or 2+ years' experience working in Horticulture or Seed supply

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy