Senior Scientist - Microbial Microbiology

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NES Fircroft is currently recruiting a Senior Scientist (Microbial Microbiology) on behalf of our client, a Global name in the Research and Agricultural Technology industry. The role will be based at a world leading International Research Centre at Jealott’s Hill, Bracknell. This is a contract position for an initial 1 year duration with possibility of long-term extensions. Mon-Fri 36hrs per week.

Biologicals Research:
Biological based technologies are expected to deliver a significant contribution to the future of agriculture alongside conventional technologies. Microbials and biomolecules will play a pivotal role in the development of these novel biological products for growers. Our new team, which is made up from talented scientists from both industry and academia, is growing and we have a new position within our Microbiology team. The role will focus on the characterisation of these Microbials to support the development of next generation crop protection products.

Role Purpose:

Work alongside the molecular microbiology team to aid in the physiological and genomic characterisation of microbes, to be used as crop protection products.
Support projects across the client's pipeline (from lead generation to development) and executes work packages to address key knowledge needs for the project with guidance from science and/or project leads and other group members.
Your roles and responsibilities:
Plan and execute wor...
Location:
Reading
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Research, Academia & Science