Research Scientist

Job title:

Research Scientist

Company:

Croda

Job description

Research ScientistVacancy Number: req4163Location: Harpenden – Plant ImpactLocation Address:
Rothamsted, West Common
Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2JQ
United KingdomClosing Date: 18/08/2024Be part of our journey
As a global leader in speciality chemicals, we continue to succeed and strengthen our delivery of innovative, sustainable and high-performance solutions. We are passionate and excited about how we can develop and utilise new technologies to shape and inspire changes within an ever-growing market place.We have an excellent opportunity for a Research Scientist to join our R&T team at our Plant Impact site in Harpenden. You will be involved in greenhouse trials to screen potential new biostimulant compounds, support product development, and generate data for other teams in Croda. The role will include designing and executing glasshouse trials as well as analysing and reporting the results.Our research identifies ways we can intervene to improve the yield and quality of crops using specially developed chemical biostimulants. The company’s products reduce crop stress, increase marketable yield, improve quality of produce, prolong shelf life and enhance overall grower profitability.Benefits Package:The successful candidate will receive a competitive benefits package including:

• Defined benefit pension scheme with death in service benefit
• 25 days paid holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• Access to share plans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car leasing scheme
• Retail platform benefits
• Free car parking on Croda sites

Our ideal personAs a business, it’s really important to us that we find the best person for the job and that you have the best opportunity to succeed in the role. To help, we have outlined our expectations for the role and what core skills and experiences we require as well as what would make you an ideal fit. In turn, we hope this helps you evaluate if this is the right job for you.Essentials:

• You will be a biologist with knowledge of crop science and trials
• You will have excellent spoken and written communication skills
• You will be an effective team player and have strong interpersonal skills to enable you to build good working relationships
• Good planning skills and attention to detail

Desirables:

• Educated to degree level, or equivalent, in agriculture/horticulture or a relevant plant science
• Working knowledge of crop biostimulants
• Experienced at running greenhouse and field trials
• Knowledge of trial design and statistical analysis
• PA1 and PA6 pesticide training
• Experience in crop agronomy
• Experience working in a molecular biology lab

Application Information:To apply for this position please log in to the MyCroda system and view our current vacancies. Please email [email protected] if you require any help with the online system.

Expected salary

Location

Harpenden, Hertfordshire

Job date

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 06:02:02 GMT

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