Research & Development Associate

Description

Research & Development Associate (Agriculture)

Rate - £13.68 (PAYE)

Location - Bracknell

Duration - 12 Months (Initially)

The purpose of the Research Associate is to support Weed Control Research Biology on the SPS (Secondary Profiling Screen) platform by spraying and maintaining, plants in the glasshouse in order to deliver timely, quality data to herbicide research projects.

The job holder will work in the Trialling Operations team within Technical Support - Weed Control and will be required to spray and maintain herbicide bioassays in the glasshouse, using established and novel weed screening methods producing biology data to enable project decisions.

Please see below an outline of the position:

Work independently and as part of a team while carrying out experimental work using established and novel screening methods

Maintain plants and experimental bays under glasshouse conditions, taking an active, hands-on role in daily upkeep and cleaning (including bay clearing and plant disposal) to ensure optimal trial conditions.

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

Perform all activities in accordance with Safety, and Environmental Policy

Work efficiently in high-throughput team environment

Identify issues, non-conformities and report them

Accurately keep records and databases current

Can be involved in training of daily tasks

Good work ethic and works consistently in performing role

Proactive in identifying problems and assists in solving them

Shows initiative to improve WOWs of the screening platform

Skills:

General knowledge of plant biology; ideally also with knowledge of weed control and some agronomy. xjnqpsq

Entry level knowledge of laboratory techniques

Use of Microsoft office programs

Good analytical, organisational, and people skills.

Be detailed oriented and a good communicator

Good Team Workl Skills

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

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

Education:

BSc Degree or A levels plus experience in a related field preferred

Ad ID: 5419315982