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SalaryPlant Breeder - Field Trials £c30k + Benefits
East Anglia ABJ7094
A Plant Breeder or plant scientist or plant Field Trials specialist is urgently required for the responsibility of the management and field operations for a breeding programme and seed production programme for a leader in their field. As a Plant Breeder and with an active interest in Field Trials you will assist with the purification and seed production of plants and spring Plant Breeders seed.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Field operations, husbandry and harvest
- Crop assessment and evaluation - including the production of scoring records.
- Liaison with other departments within the company, particularly with regard to shared field equipment and facilities.
- Safe operation of agricultural and trial equipment and machinery.
- Liaise with farmers regarding the provision of trial and seed production fields.
- Manage supply store and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
- A wide range of activities within seed production team including:
o Seed preparation
o Drilling
o Identifying botanical characteristics
o Selection
o Harvesting
o Cleaning
o Sampling
This role requires a flexible approach including working outside normal office hours during the peak season.
Must have a car and full driving licence
- QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Qualified to BSc, MSc PhD in Plant Science, Plant Breeding or Agriculture or arable farming qualifications
- Industry-relevant experience in breeding, plant Field Trials or plant physiology, plant biochemistry
- Thorough knowledge and experience of arable farming and the agricultural industry
- Understanding of the principles and requirements of the plant breeding programmes
- PA2 Spray operator certificate, PA4 Granular application certificate. Full training can be given.
Due to the nature of the job, occasional travel to the head office will be required therefore a full driving licence is essential.
TO APPLY: Please contact Alison Basson
