Biokinetics Research Scientist in Bracknell, Berkshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy recruitment platform is seeking a Research Scientist in Biokinetics based in Bracknell. The role focuses on conducting research into the bioavailability of active ingredients in plants and insects. Candidates should have a minimum of two years lab experience and a degree related to Biological Sciences. Effective communication and teamwork are essential. This is a full-time position with a contract of 24 months.

Qualifications

• At least two years of relevant laboratory-based experience.
• Fluent in English.
• Experience in handling large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Providing scientific and technical support on bioavailability studies.
• Designing, planning, executing, and analysing experiments.
• Interpreting and analysing data for detailed reports.

Skills

Effective scientific writing

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Education

BSc or MSc in Plant Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry and/or Soil Science

Tools

LC-MS

Data visualization tools

Job description

Overview

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About this opportunity

Research Scientist in Biokinetics

Rate: £17.82 per hour

Location: Bracknell

Contract Length: 24 months

Role purpose and key requirements

The successful candidate will work on a variety of projects, from early-stage research to product development and market support. They will use a combination of lab and glasshouse assays as well as analytical techniques, to produce high quality data on the bioavailability of active ingredients and products.

We are looking for someone with at least two years' experience of working in a laboratory, a degree, MSc () or PhD, in a Biological Science subject and preferably some experience of working in plant science or insect science.

Additionally, the candidate must show good personal management skills, such as following science plans, delivering results in line with the project timelines, and complying with HSE standards. The candidate must have a team mentality, effective interpersonal and communications skills, and be able to work with colleagues from various disciplines.

The role will involve

Core tasks

• Proactively providing the scientific and technical support to inform about the bioavailability of novel agrochemicals by performing studies in whole plants / insects (in vivo) or plant parts and insect tissues (ex vivo).
• Responsible for independently designing, planning, executing and analysing experiments to further our understanding of how AIs interact with in plant or insect matrixes.
• Interpreting and analysing data and presenting conclusions in detailed reports and presentations.
• Performing operational priorities that are agreed with the Science Leader.
• Implementing HSE actions to ensure the operations are within defined standards.

Additional tasks

• Reviewing and advancing established protocols or methodology that improves capability and efficiency.
• Transferring knowledge and building new capabilities to supplement existing toolkits.

What are we looking for

Essential:

• BSc or MSc () with experience in subject areas related to Plant Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry and/or Soil Science.
• At least two years of relevant laboratory-based experience, either in a relevant professional or academic setting.
• Effective scientific writing (fluent in English), verbal communication, and organizational skills.

Desirable:

• Some professional experience working in Pharmacology, Agronomy, Crop Protection, Biochemistry or Analytical Chemistry.
• Experience in handling large data sets - data storage, reporting analysis, and visualization tools.
• Experience in the study of ADME of active ingredients.
• Experience of analysing small molecules using LC-MS.
• Experience working with soil, seeds, plants or insects.

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