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SGS UK Limited
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Greatworth, Northamptonshire
Senior R&D Trials Argonomist
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £24,000 per annum |
Overview
Job Title: Senior R&D Trials Agronomist Job Type: Permanent Hours: 37.5 per week Job Location: Banbury As a Senior R&D Trials Agronomist you will be primarily responsible for the successful candidate will be primarily responsible for conducting R&D trial activities in accordance with GEP & GLP guidelines. You will also be responsible for planning, preparing and organising trials to work in an efficient and productive manner Ensure R&D Trials Agronomists/Assistant R&D Trials Agronomists are suitably instructed and trained to carry out the requirements of studies. As a Senior R&D Trials Agronomist, you’ll receive a salary of between £24,000 - £29,000, depending on experience, plus you’ll benefit from a 10% performance bonus, retail discount scheme, private health cover a fter 1 years’ service , company car a contributory pension scheme and life cover. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES • Work with Project Manager / Study Managers / Trialists and Clients to generate data and meet agreed deadlines. • Ensure a high level of communication and proactiveness in the monitoring and capture of relevant information. • Matching client’s requirements with the trial site to ensure successful completion of client’s objectives • Ensure efficient data transfer from field capture through to internal databases for evaluation and client updates. • Checking suitability and accuracy of data generated from all trials undertaken. • Accuracy and efficiency of data handling using industry software such as ARM, FERN, PISAR, FARM. • Planning, preparing and organising trials to work in an efficient and productive manner Ensure R&D Trials Agronomists/Assistant R&D Trials Agronomists are suitably instructed and trained to carry out the requirements of studies. • Locating/marking of field trials at suitable sites on farms to ensure the most effective locations possible are chosen for the field trials to meet the objectives set out in protocol and management databases • Ensuring own and staff compliance to all industry standards and SGS quality system to ensure consistency in our services • Monitoring field conditions, crop growth, pest/disease/weed developments, to ensure best practice is maintained in the running of trials, and to log any information that may affect the objectives while working to a high level of confidentiality and protocol • Analysing, writing and presenting reports to show understanding of the findings and support the registration or development of various products. YOUR PROFILE Skills / Experience / Qualifications: The successful candidate will likely have experience working with field trials within a relevant agriculture or horticultural area. Broad agronomic knowledge including Crop and Pest identification skills and understanding of growing systems and timings. A degree or further qualification in a relevant agricultural/life science subject essential. PA1 - Safe use of Pesticides Foundation Module and PA6 - Safe use of Pesticides Handheld Applicator. The successful candidate will possess a full UK Driving Licence. ABOUT SGS SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential. At SGS, we have an open corporate and international culture, we offer a dynamic work environment in a leading global company. Our high professional standards and our sustainability approach guarantee you a future-oriented work environment. We invest in our employees for the long term and we are committed to supporting your development within the company. APPLY NOW for full consideration, you can be sure that your application will be treated confidentially and impartially and you will always receive an update within 10 business days.