R&D Technician
R&D Technician
- On site
Job description
- Support the team with day-to-day tasks while gaining insight into the agrochemical markets and our mission to promote a more economical and sustainable future for crop protection. Learn about the full development process—from the design of novel compounds in our Alderley Park labs to in-house screening at the Greenhouse facilities at Ostlers Nurseries, Great Warford.
- Assist in fungicide screening, including learning about key fungal pathogens, maintaining live cultures, and incorporating them into biological assessments.
- Conduct insecticide screening, observing insect behaviours and evaluating biological responses.
- Participate in herbicide screenings, preparing and applying treatments for both pre-emergence and post-emergence phases.
- Cultivate various crops and weed species, assess crop damage caused by novel compounds and market standards, and identify types of phytotoxicity.
- Harvest seeds from mature plants to maintain a reliable stock for herbicide screening platforms.
- Prepare for herbicide and insecticide screenings, including identifying key weed and insect species, successfully germinating and propagating seeds, and growing select plant species for insect rearing.
- Apply current protocols and formulations in sample preparation and final application of novel compounds used in in-house screenings.
Key skills and qualifications
- Educational background: HNC or HND degree level (or equivalent) in Biology, Microbiology, or Plant Science.
- Passion for horticulture: A strong interest in plants and horticulture, with solid biological knowledge and a proven ability to apply these skills in practical settings.
- Certification: Possession of a PA1 qualification for the safe handling of pesticides.
- Hands-on and observant: Comfortable working with crop protection products, with good observational skills. Laboratory experience is considered an asset.
- Detail-oriented: Able to maintain high standards and work consistently with precision.
- Tech-savvy: Competent in IT and data handling tools relevant to the role.
- Team player with autonomy: Enjoys working in a small team environment and can operate independently when needed.
- Cultural fit: Shares and embodies our FRAMILY values — Fun, Respect, Ambition, teaMwork, Innovation, flexibiLity, familY.
- Eligibility: Must be eligible to work in the UK (Manchester). This is a full-time position, with working hours ranging 37.5 hours per week.
A company with a great future
Globachem offers you a responsible and exciting position in a financially sound family business with international scope. You can grow with the organization, build up expertise and shape your own career. You will be part of an enthusiastic and ambitious team. You can count on an attractive remuneration package including a bonus program.
Apply
Fill in the application form below or send your CV and motivation letter to careers@globachem.com