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About this opportunity
Research Scientist in Biokinetics
Rate: £17.82 per hour
Location: Bracknell
Contract Length: 24 months
Role purpose and key requirements
The successful candidate will work on a variety of projects, from early-stage research to product development and market support. They will use a combination of lab and glasshouse assays as well as analytical techniques, to produce high quality data on the bioavailability of active ingredients and products.
We are looking for someone with at least two years' experience of working in a laboratory, a degree, MSc () or PhD, in a Biological Science subject and preferably some experience of working in plant science or insect science.
Additionally, the candidate must show good personal management skills, such as following science plans, delivering results in line with the project timelines, and complying with HSE standards. The candidate must have a team mentality, effective interpersonal and communications skills, and be able to work with colleagues from various disciplines.
The role will involve
Core tasks
* Proactively providing the scientific and technical support to inform about the bioavailability of novel agrochemicals by performing studies in whole plants / insects (in vivo) or plant parts and insect tissues (ex vivo).
* Responsible for independently designing, planning, executing and analysing experiments to further our understanding of how AIs interact with in plant or insect matrixes.
* Interpreting and analysing data and presenting conclusions in detailed reports and presentations.
* Performing operational priorities that are agreed with the Science Leader.
* Implementing HSE actions to ensure the operations are within defined standards.
Additional tasks
* Reviewing and advancing established protocols or methodology that improves capability and efficiency.
* Transferring knowledge and building new capabilities to supplement existing toolkits.
What are we looking for
Essential:
* BSc or MSc () with experience in subject areas related to Plant Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry and/or Soil Science.
* At least two years of relevant laboratory-based experience, either in a relevant professional or academic setting.
* Effective scientific writing (fluent in English), verbal communication, and organizational skills.
Desirable:
* Some professional experience working in Pharmacology, Agronomy, Crop Protection, Biochemistry or Analytical Chemistry.
* Experience in handling large data sets - data storage, reporting analysis, and visualization tools.
* Experience in the study of ADME of active ingredients.
* Experience of analysing small molecules using LC-MS.
* Experience working with soil, seeds, plants or insects.
Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
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