Research and Development Trials Agronomist

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 95,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories around the world.

We aim to be the most competitive and the most productive service organization in the world. Our core competencies in inspection, verification, testing and certification are being continuously improved to be best-in-class. They are at the heart of what we are.

Job Title: Research and Development Trials Agronomist

Job Type:Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Job Location:Oxfordshire / Warwickshire

Salary: £21,000 - £25,000 depending on experience, plus you’ll benefit from a 10% performance bonus private health cover after 1 years’ service, a contributory pension scheme and life cover.

As an R&D Trials Agronomist you will primarily be responsible for the successful delivery of R&D trial activities in accordance with GEP & GLP guidelines. You will be responsible for preparation and organisation of your own trials; working in an efficient and productive manner in small groups and by yourself primarily within the Oxfordshire/Warwickshire region. Travel further afield may also be necessary.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ensure compliance to all industry standards and SGS quality systems to maintain consistency in our services.
• Maintain client confidentiality at all times and follow the correct SGS and client protocols.
• Work with the Field Trials manager (FTM) and Principal investigator(s) (PIs) to generate data and ensure agreed internal and external deadlines are met.
• Assist with the preparation, application and handling of chemicals, to ensure successful trials and the H&S of employees, clients and the public.
• Gather and accurately record trials data for presentation and reporting to clients to ensure ongoing customer satisfaction and secure repeat business.
• Carry out efficient and safe sampling, assessing and harvesting of field trials.
• Work efficiently and accurately on pcs and tablets to record and process data.
• Assist the PI/ FTM with the maintenance and upkeep of field trials to ensure trial objectives are met, and all growers are satisfied with the condition of their fields.

Essential

• Experience in dealing with clients, presenting data and answering queries. Computer literate, particularly Outlook, Excel, Word
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build effective relationship with clients and growers
• Ability to effectively solve problems
• Self-motivation skills
• Degree or equivalent in a relevant agricultural / life science subject.
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• Use of agricultural machinery
• Experience with a CRO carrying out field trials in the Agricultural, horticultural and Amenity Industry.
• PA1 – Foundation Module for competence in the safe use of pesticides certificate
• PA6 – Hand Held Applicator certificate

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