Role:-Laboratory Technician- Crops, Horticulture, Plant Science Location:- Cheshire- covering two sites in close proximity to each other Hours:- Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Benefits:-25 days plus BH, Private Health, death in service, annual bonus, option to buy or sell holidays, enhance maternity & paternity leave. Russell Taylor Group are looking for a hands-on R&D Technician to join a research team developing sustainable crop protection solutions. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working with plants, understands experimental work, and has previous experience in R&D or greenhouse environments. You'll support day-to-day screening trials for fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides from maintaining plant and pest cultures to preparing and applying test compounds. Responsibilities • Set up and run fungicide, insecticide, and herbicide screening trials • Grow and maintain a variety of crops and weed species • Record plant responses and assess crop health and phytotoxicity • Assist with sample preparation, formulation, and data collection • Maintain seeds, cultures, and greenhouse stock for ongoing experiments • Support the team with day-to-day tasks and learn about the full development process. The Person • Educated to degree level or equivalent in Biology, Plant Science, or related field • Some R&D or greenhouse experience - practical plant...