Field Biologist

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; Pakenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural recruitment firm is seeking a Field Biologist in Pakenham to manage UK-wide field trials, focusing on GEP bio-efficacy. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Agriculture or Biological Science and 2–3 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include planning and executing trials while ensuring compliance with GEP/GLP guidelines. The role offers a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, performance bonuses, and private medical insurance. Flexibility in hours, including some weekends, is required.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Performance Bonus

Pension

Private Medical

Possibility of working globally

Qualifications

• 2–3 years' experience managing agricultural field trials.
• GLP experience desirable.
• PA1 and PA6 essential (PA4g and PA11 desirable).

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and report on 30–50 field trials per year.
• Support GEP bio-efficacy trials and GLP studies.
• Collaborate with senior field staff and liaise with farmers.

Skills

Knowledge of GEP guidelines

Good IT skills

Self-motivated

Organised

Education

Degree in Agriculture, Biological Science or related subject

Tools

ARM software

Job description

Field Biologist – Pakenham, Suffolk – Competitive Salary + Benefits

The Job: A full-time Field Biologist role supporting the delivery of a UK-wide field trials programme. You will independently plan, execute and report an assigned programme of 30–50 field trials per year, primarily GEP bio-efficacy trials, while supporting GLP studies. The role involves close collaboration with senior field staff, liaison with farmers and suppliers, data capture and reporting, and maintaining compliance with GEP/GLP guidelines. Flexible working hours are required, including occasional weekends and public holidays, with time-off-in-lieu provided.

The Company

Our client is an independent research and product development organisation operating within crop production, crop protection, crop nutrition, food quality, environmental preservation, genetics and seeds. The business delivers investigative research and field-based trials to a high technical and regulatory standard.

The Candidate

• Degree qualified in Agriculture, Biological Science or related subject
• 2–3 years’ experience managing agricultural field trials
• Knowledge of GEP guidelines (GLP experience desirable)
• PA1 and PA6 essential (PA4g and PA11 desirable)
• Good IT skills, ideally including ARM software
• Self-motivated, organised and able to work independently and as part of a team

The Package

• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Performance Bonus
• Pension
• Private Medical
• Possibility of working globally

Contact

Please email your CV to Noel Kendall, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant, [e-mail].