Laboratory Research Scientist

ADAS; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

RSK ADAS Ltd, part of the RSK Group, is looking for a Laboratory Research Scientist for a full-time permanent role in Cambridge. This hands-on position involves delivering laboratory research in sustainable agriculture, including critical areas like soils, nutrients, and plant pathology, while ensuring high standards in project management and scientific credibility.

Benefits

Life assurance

Flexible benefits programme

Regular training and career development

Qualifications

• Interest in agriculture and scientific research demonstrated.
• Ability to work in laboratory settings with protocols.

Responsibilities

• Deliver laboratory research on soils and nutrients and plant pathology.
• Manage projects ensuring objectives and deadlines are met.
• Lead implementation of laboratory and field work.

Skills

Flexibility

Scientific research interest

Education

A levels or higher in a relevant subject

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Client:

ADAS

Location:

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

The Vacancy

RSK ADAS Ltd, a part of the RSK Group Ltd, islooking to recruit a Laboratory Research Scientist to work on a full time, permanent basis. This predominantly practical, hands-on role will be based out of our Boxworth office, near Cambridge.

Working within the ADAS Sustainable Agricultural Systems Business, this role will be working on scientific projects for clients, including Government, and some of the most progressive and successful UK and internationally based businesses, focusing on efficient food production and related environmental issues in a sustainable industry. Laboratory delivery for the successful applicant will specialise primarily in Soils and Nutrients, and Pathology areas of the business but will be expected to develop skills and knowledge across the whole team, contributing to a suite of research projects across both agriculture and horticulture, involving crop Physiology, Pathology, Soils and Nutrients, Entomology and Weeds, embracing a “one team” ethos.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver primarily laboratory research, working predominantly in the discipline of soils and nutrients and plant pathology, but also contributing to physiology, molecular, and weed science projects.
• Work to protocols to deliver projects to a meticulous standard.
• Take responsibility for the smooth day to day running of ongoing laboratory-based projects.
• Lead implementation of on-site laboratory/glasshouse/polytunnel/field work and liaise with colleagues and clients to ensure on time delivery.
• Manage projects, ensuring key objectives and deadlines, are met, ensuring high levels of scientific credibility and client satisfaction are achieved.
• Develop a sound and effective working relationship with colleagues, collaborators, and the industry to grow the business.

Person Specification

• A levels or higher in a relevant subject discipline and or ability to demonstrate an interest in agriculture and scientific research.
• A full driving licence to drive manual vehicles in the UK is essential.
• All candidates applying for positions with RSK Group must be eligible to work in the UK.
• A progressive attitude with flexibility and willingness to take on a wide range of challenges.
• Flexibility – to travel within the UK and overseas.

Salary and Benefits

• Life assurance.
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays,health cash planand discounted gym membership.
• Regular training and career development.

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer

RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies