Our Client is a key player within the Fresh Produce sector, supplying Fruit products to major retailers and well versed in growing & supplying a strong portfolio of Fruit crops. We offer a new opportunity within their soft fruit team as Research and Development Assistant The opportunity of Research and Development Assistant offers a fantastic opportunity to join a key player in the industry and become an integral part of the management team. Key areas of responsibility * Work with Lab partner to organize regular samples for paneling. * Work with growers, breeders and internal stakeholders to collate samples of new and existing varieties to be sent to lab partner for testing. * Organize samples to be transported to the lab on agreed dates for panels to take place. * Measure brix and brix acid ratios for varieties and log in product evaluation database. * Upload results to Product Evaluation database, ensuring data is accurate, consistent, and easily reported upon * Analyses data and creates season overview on varietal performance and suggestions for changes in varietal tiering lists. * Complete end of season reviews for each product type highlighting best performers and conduct trial work as required. We require; Evidence of extensive experience working in a comparable Research, Development role, preferably within the Fruit / soft fruit sector Exposure to working with Breeders, growers and Lab teams An awareness of conducti...