Crop Protection Scientist Global

TN United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Crop Protection Scientist to join their R&D Agricultural Science team in Leicester, UK. This role focuses on identifying pests and diseases in crops like potatoes and oats, developing solutions for food safety and supply chain resilience. The successful candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and contribute to sustainable practices while managing regional trial budgets.

Qualifications

• Expertise in identifying pests and diseases in key crops.
• R&D industry experience with knowledge of plant breeding.

Responsibilities

• Deliver project goals supporting pest and disease resistance.
• Collaborate with regional agronomy trial teams.
• Conduct research on crop pathology.

Skills

Data Management

Statistical Analysis

Communication

Networking

Education

Plant Pathology

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Job Description

Overview

PepsiCo is looking for a Crop Protection Scientist, Global, to join the R&D Agricultural Science team in Leicester, UK.

Job Purpose

This role will support research and identification of pests and diseases in production regions, focusing on crops like potatoes and oats. It aims to develop pest and disease solutions that contribute to future growth, quality, food safety, and supply chain resilience, working with a global multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

1. Deliver project goals supporting pest and disease resistance, including planning, experiment design, data analysis, reporting, and presentation.
2. Collaborate with regional agronomy trial teams to improve biotic stress resistance and support sustainable practices.
3. Serve as a regional expert in pest and disease identification.
4. Work collaboratively with various internal teams and external partners to evaluate region-specific pests and pathogens.
5. Conduct research on crop pathology to anticipate and address resistance issues and evolving pest pressures.
6. Manage regional trial budgets and track project expenses.
7. Provide regular updates to senior stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Expertise in identifying pests and diseases in key crops like potatoes and oats.
• Experience in plant pathology research, including pathogen identification and disease scoring.
• Proficiency in data management, statistical analysis, and record-keeping.
• Strong communication and networking skills across scientific disciplines.
• Ability to collaborate with external experts across time zones.
• R&D industry experience with knowledge of plant breeding and agronomic practices is a plus.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 50% with short notice.