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Elsoms is the UK’s leading independent seed specialist and plant breeder. We breed, supply and treat high quality vegetable and agricultural seed throughout the UK, using the latest in plant breeding research and seed technology. Established in 1844, Elsoms has remained an independent family-owned business throughout its history, now with around 100 employees.
The Elsoms R&D department invests in our own plant breeding programmes. Our goal is to produce new and improved varieties of arable and vegetable crops, playing our part in the global challenge for sustainable food production and food security.
What will you be doing?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Genomics Researcher to join our Lab Team within the R&D department at Elsoms Seeds Ltd. Your role will be to work in our dedicated laboratories managing the internal and external genomics research projects. This includes identifying, sourcing, and developing markers/genes for commercially relevant traits, and carrying out associated bioinformatics to enable marker-assisted selection.
What we are looking for
We want someone who is passionate about plant science and applying this to enable us to produce seeds and plant varieties that produce more from less. We are looking for someone with PhD level qualifications in genetics and/or plant sciences, or equivalent by experience.
Essential skills:
1. Significant experience working in plant biology/genetics.
2. Experience working in agriculture or horticulture is desirable.
3. Significant experience working in a laboratory.
4. Experience developing and following laboratory protocols.
5. Experience collaborating with external research organisations.
6. Outstanding scientific knowledge.
7. Outstanding scientific method.
8. Excellent attention to detail.
9. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Additional information
Job location: Spalding, UK
Working pattern: Full time position (37.5 hrs per week), Monday to Friday, permanent (subject to a probation period).
Salary: £30,000 to £45,000 commensurate with experience.
Leave: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with long service award.
* Annual staff bonus (subject to company performance).
* Elsoms Seeds Ltd. share incentive plan.
* Core hours policy.
* Company pension scheme with employee contributions up to 5% double matched.
* Electric vehicle scheme.
* Employee assistance programme.
* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Package.
* Annual medical checks.
* Employee wellbeing initiatives including cycle to work scheme, free fresh fruit, hot and cold drinks, free yoga classes, a staff forum.
Application instructions
If you meet the above criteria, we would be happy to hear from you. Please visit https://elsoms.com/careers/ for information or send a CV and covering letter explaining your motivation for applying to the role to HR@elsoms.com. Informal enquiries can be made to Richard.Tudor@elsoms.com.
Due to visa requirements, we can only accept applications from individuals with long-term eligibility to work in the UK already granted.
Elsoms actively supports equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Industries
Farming
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