Are you a recent graduate with an interest in Agriculture and Environmental Studies? Maybe you have a background in Horticulture and Agrochemicals? If so, this role might be just for you. This is a great opportunity to join a great company as an R&D Technician.
This role is a full-time, permanent position, Monday to Friday 37.5hrs a week. This will be a split between the greenhouse (horticulture) and the laboratory.
R&D Technician Job Description
Support the team with day-to-day tasks while gaining insight into a sustainable future for crop protection. Learn about the full development process.
* Assist in fungicide screening, including learning about key fungal pathogens, maintaining live cultures, and incorporating them into biological assessments.
* Conduct insecticide screening, observing insect behaviours and evaluating biological responses.
* Participate in herbicide screenings, preparing and applying treatments for both pre-emergence and post-emergence phases.
* Cultivate various crops and weed species, assess crop damage caused by novel compounds and market standards, and identify types of phytotoxicity.
* Harvest seeds from mature plants to maintain a reliable stock for herbicide screening platforms.
* Prepare for herbicide and insecticide screenings, including identifying key weed and insect species, successfully germinating and propagating seeds, and growing select plant species for insect rearing.
* Apply current protocols and formulations in sample preparation and final application of novel compounds used in in-house screenings.
Key Skills and Qualifications
* Degree in Biology, Microbiology, or Plant Science.
* Passion for horticulture: A strong interest in plants and horticulture, with solid biological knowledge and a proven ability to apply these skills in practical settings.
If this is of interest to you, apply now with an up-to-date copy of your CV.
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