Job description
Field Trials Assistant – Gloucestershire – to £35k basic salary + bonus, career progression opportunities and great overall benefits package!
The Job Vacancy:
This Field Trials Assistant job vacancy is based in Gloucestershire and it really is a fantastic opportunity for an individual to be part of a growing international and market-leading company, with great future progression opportunities available! This is a highly varied role where you will contribute to the organisation’s ongoing research and development programme through generation of empirical data (observation and experimental) from lab- and field-based activities.
The Field Trials Assistant will be responsible for:
· Assisting with internal field trials to provide data on best practice guidelines, as well as product development and new product design
· Accurate handling of samples and data
· Contributing to analytical work to support decision-making based on trial data: laboratory, semi-field and field based
· Participating in demonstration events and trials with key customers
· Maintaining awareness of market trends, regulatory changes and other relevant information and feedback to line manager as appropriate
· Representing the company at appropriate industry events
The Company:
This great organisation provides pesticide technology worldwide. They can offer a great career progression path, with unrivalled support. A brilliant company to be a part of!
The Person:
A Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Engineering or Food Science.
Prior experience within a technical, research-focused role, ideally within agricultural sector, would be desirable.
Familiarity with regional practices relating to pesticide use and application processes
Can demonstrate a creative and innovative approach to problem solving
Experienced with trial design in an agricultural environment
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Ability to self-motivate and deliver to agree deadlines
The Package:
£32,000 - £35,000 basic salary + bonus, career progression opportunities and great overall benefits package!
To apply - please email your CV ASAP to Rebekah Shields, Global Recruitment Director: Rebekah@agriRS.co.uk
We thank all applicants who respond, but please be advised that only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
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