Fruit R&D Assistant: Varietal Trials & Data

TAILOR MADE RESOURCES LTD; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Tailor Made Resources Limited is recruiting a Research and Development Assistant for a leading fresh produce business in Kent. You will support varietal development, coordinate lab sampling, and help manage data from trials to inform product decisions.

The role requires experience in a comparable R&D position within fruit/soft fruit, collaboration with breeders and labs, and strong data reporting skills. A driving licence is essential due to travel across the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in a comparable R&D role within fruit/soft fruit sectors.
• Exposure to working with breeders, growers and lab teams.
• Awareness of conducting fruit crop trials.
• Strong data writing and reporting skills; Power BI experience advantageous.
• Full driving licence due to travel.
• Recent graduates welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate samples with lab partner for regular panel testing.
• Collaborate with growers, breeders and internal stakeholders to collect samples.
• Organize transport of samples to the lab on scheduled dates.
• Measure brix and related ratios and log in the product evaluation database.
• Upload results and ensure data is accurate and reportable in the Product Evaluation database.
• Analyze data to produce a season overview and varietal insights.
• Prepare end-of-season reviews highlighting top performers and trial recommendations.

Skills

Data analysis

Report writing

Communication skills

Data trending

Education

Graduate degree welcomed

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Tailor Made Resources Limited is recruiting a Research and Development Assistant for a leading fresh produce business in Kent. You will support varietal development, coordinate lab sampling, and help manage data from trials to inform product decisions.

The role requires experience in a comparable R&D position within fruit/soft fruit, collaboration with breeders and labs, and strong data reporting skills. A driving licence is essential due to travel across the UK.