Laboratory Seed Analyst in Charge

ZipRecruiter; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Laboratory Seed Analyst in Charge to lead a small team in Oxfordshire. This role involves conducting seed testing and ensuring compliance with certification regulations while maintaining a safe laboratory environment. The ideal candidate will possess a Seed Analyst in Charge qualification and have experience in laboratory settings. This position offers a competitive starting salary along with a flexible working approach and various perks aimed at supporting employee well-being and career development. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working approach

Pension

Share-save scheme

Life assurance

Overtime available

Shopping vouchers

Health cash plans

Savings for family days out

Well-being initiatives

Career development

Qualifications

• Essential qualification for Seed Analyst in Charge acceptable to DEFRA.
• Experience in laboratory environments is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct seed testing activities including purity and germination.
• Ensure compliance with seed certification regulations.
• Train staff and maintain laboratory equipment.

Skills

Seed Analyst in Charge qualification

Laboratory experience

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Knowledge of seed categories

Job description

Job Description

Role: Laboratory Seed Analyst in Charge

Location: Oxfordshire

Salary: Competitive starting salary, flexible working approach, pension, share-save scheme, life assurance, overtime available, shopping vouchers, health cash plans, savings for family days out, well-being initiatives & career development.

Russell-Taylor Group has a fantastic opportunity for a Seed Analyst in Charge to join a reputable company as their Laboratory Manager. You will be responsible for a small team of three lab staff and provide seed testing services, ensuring that all seeds processed comply with seed certification regulations.

Responsibilities

1. Conduct seed testing activities - purity, germination, moisture content.
2. Comply with all legal responsibilities in line with seed certification regulations.
3. Maintain a clean and safe work environment and oversee calibration, maintenance, and validation of laboratory equipment.
4. Train all staff accordingly and ensure they have the correct PPE.
5. Undertake responsibilities for a licensed seed sampler.
6. Work in close collaboration with the Production Manager.

Skills Required

• Essential to have Seed Analyst in Charge qualification - acceptable to DEFRA.
• Qualified in categories of seed.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Open to candidates with a seed analyst in charge qualification who haven't worked as a manager and are seeking the next step up.
• Previous experience working in a laboratory environment.

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