R&D Scientist – Crop Protection – Southeast England – Salary to £55,000 + Benefits

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd; Wychavon; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability-focused company is seeking an R&D Scientist to enhance biological crop protection. This full-time role involves managing R&D projects, designing trials, and collaborating closely with teams to implement innovative solutions. Candidates should have relevant degrees and experience with beneficial insects. Competitive salary up to £55,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £55,000

Excellent training and professional development opportunities

Work on sustainable technologies in a growing sector

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in Biology, Agriculture, Entomology, or a related subject.
• Experience with beneficial insects or mites, and an understanding of mass rearing systems is required.
• R&D trial experience, collecting and analysing data, and reporting results is important.

Responsibilities

• Manage key R&D projects aimed at developing new production systems.
• Design and run semi-field trials to bring sustainable biological products to commercial implementation.
• Work closely with production and commercial teams.

Skills

Beneficial insects or mites experience

R&D trial experience

Strong technical and analytical skills

Organised and adaptable

Education

Degree in Biology, Agriculture, or Entomology

Job description

R&D Scientist – Crop Protection – Southeast England – Salary to £55,000 + Benefits

The Job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an R&D Scientist to join a leading, sustainability-focused company in the life sciences sector. This full‑time, permanent position offers hands‑on involvement in the research, development, and optimisation of beneficial insects and mites used in biological crop protection. In this role, you will manage key R&D projects aimed at developing new production systems and novel formulations, as well as improving the efficiency, quality, and scalability of existing processes. You will design and run semi‑field trials, analyse data, and work closely with production and commercial teams to bring innovative, sustainable biological products from concept to commercial implementation.

The Company

A pioneering and international biosolutions organisation at the forefront of sustainable agriculture, dedicated to developing environmentally responsible alternatives to chemical pesticides.

The Candidate

• A degree in Biology, Agriculture, Entomology, or a related subject
• Experience with beneficial insects or mites, and an understanding of mass rearing systems
• R&D trial experience, collecting and analysing data, and reporting results
• Strong technical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Proven ability to manage or contribute to cross‑functional projects
• Organised, adaptable, and capable of prioritising multiple objectives

The Package

• Competitive salary up to £55,000, DOE
• Excellent training and professional development opportunities
• The chance to work on cutting‑edge sustainable technologies in a growing sector

Please email your CV to Claire Morgan, Global Recruitment Managing Director: [e-mail].