R&D Scientist – Crop Protection – Southeast England – Salary to £55,000 + Benefits

​R&D Scientist
R&D Scientist – Crop Protection – Southeast England – Salary to £55,000 + Benefits

The Job:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an R&D Scientist to join a leading, sustainability-focused company in the life sciences sector. This full-time, permanent position offers hands-on involvement in the research, development, and optimisation of beneficial insects and mites used in biological crop protection. In this role, you will manage key R&D projects aimed at developing new production systems and novel formulations, as well as improving the efficiency, quality, and scalability of existing processes. You will design and run semi-field trials, analyse data, and work closely with production and commercial teams to bring innovative, sustainable biological products from concept to commercial implementation.

The Company:
A pioneering and international biosolutions organisation at the forefront of sustainable agriculture, dedicated to developing environmentally responsible alternatives to chemical pesticides.

The Candidate:
- A degree in Biology, Agriculture, Entomology, or a related subject
- Experience with beneficial insects or mites, and an understanding of mass rearing systems
- R&D trial experience, collecting and analysing data, and reporting results
- Strong technical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
- Proven ability to manage or contribute to cross-functional projects
- Organised, adaptable, and capable of prioritising multiple objectives

The Package:
- Competitive salary up to £55,000, DOE
- Excellent training and professional development opportunities
- The chance to work on cutting-edge sustainable technologies in a growing sector

Please email your CV to Claire Morgan Global Recruitment Managing Director, Claire@agriRS.co.uk.

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