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Head of Research and Lab Services

Elsoms Seeds

Location: Lincolnshire, Spalding
Salary: From £40,000 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 21st November 2024
Closes: 20th December 2024

About Elsoms Seeds Ltd

We are the UK’s leading independent seed specialist and plant breeder. We breed, supply and treat high quality vegetable and agricultural seed throughout the UK, using the latest in plant breeding research and seed technology.

The R&D department invests in our own plant breeding programmes with the goal to produce new and improved varieties of arable and vegetable crops, playing our part in the global challenge for sustainable food production and food security.

Job Specification

We are seeking a motivated Head of Research & Laboratory Services to lead our laboratory team. This role oversees our laboratory services, including micropropagation, genomics, pathology and trait discovery, that drive our breeding programmes and serve third party customers. You will manage and develop our team and laboratory facilities, translate innovation goals into impactful research projects and foster collaborations with researchers and industry experts.

Only applications with long-term UK work eligibility will be considered.

Qualifications Skiils

  • PhD in Plant Sciences or equivalent
  • Proven leadership and team development skills
  • Strong project and laboratory management expertise, including H&S knowledge
  • Background in plant sciences and familiarity with laboratory equipment
  • Excellent collaboration and networking skills

Package

  • Benefits include:
    • 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
    • Eligible for discretionary annual bonus
    • Share incentive plan
    • Income protection and life assurance
    • Company pension (employee contributions double matched up to 5%)
    • Wellbeing initiatives such as cycle to work scheme and yoga classes

For more details, click on the ‘Apply’ button above or send your CV and cover letter to hr@elsoms.com.

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