Field Trials Technical Assistant £c25-30k + Benefits
East Midlands ABJ7149
Fixed term contract – 18 months
A field trials assistant/ plant scientist or plant field trials specialist or someone with a background in agriculture is urgently required for the field trials area of a leading client in its field.
As field trials technical assistant, you will report to the Forage Technical Manager, assisting in all day-to-day activities of the Forage crops trials team.
Duties & Responsibilities
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To assist with maize drilling & harvesting, working with other technical staff on trials preparation, drilling, cultivation, spraying, harvesting, sampling, scoring.
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To assist with the maintenance of the demonstration area.
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Mowing, spraying, weeding, fleecing, cultivations etc.
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To assist in all preparation, drilling and harvesting of trials, grass, herbage, brassicas, and environmental demonstration.
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Assist in the collection of data.
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To work both independently and as part of a team.
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To work carefully and to understand fully the need accuracy in all that we do – weighing, recording, data collection.
Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate attention to detail and be a team player.
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
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Background in Environmental Science or Plant Science, or Plant Breeding or Agriculture or Horticulture or arable farming qualifications
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Industry-relevant experience preferable in plant field trials or agriculture
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Thorough knowledge of arable farming and the agricultural industry
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Any spraying experience but Full training can be given.
a full driving licence is essential.
TO APPLY: Please contact Alison Basson +44 (0)(phone number removed) directly, outlining your particular skills, experience and relevance to this post ABJ7149 Alternatively, email