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SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

At SGS, we have an open corporate and international culture, we offer a dynamic work environment in a leading global company. Our high professional standards and our sustainability approach guarantee you a future-oriented work environment. We invest in our employees for the long term and we are committed to supporting your development within the company.

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 per week

Salary: From £24,000

Job Location: Warwick

Benefits: 10% annual bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria), Private Medical Cover, 4-8% matching company pension contributions, 4x Life Assurance, Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme, 24 days Annual Leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays, Birthday Leave Scheme, Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay, Length of Service Awards, Health & Wellbeing initiatives, Christmas Vouchers.

Main Purpose of Role

• To ensure the successful delivery of high quality data and completion of contract research trials for the Agricultural, Horticultural and Amenity sectors, in line with client requirements and always in a professional and efficient manner.

Key Accountabilities

• Mark out field trials at suitable sites on farms in compliance to the relevant standards.
• Correctly prepare, apply and handle products for application, to ensure successful trials and the H&S of employees, clients and the public.
• Gather and accurately record trials data for entry into Agricultural Research Management software, presentations and reports, to ensure ongoing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
• To carry out efficient and safe sampling, assessing and harvesting of field trials.
• At times be able to troubleshoot in-field to ensure the tasks are undertaken whilst adhering to relevant acrreditaion.
• Work efficiently and accurately on pcs and tablets for recording and processing data.
• Assist the Study/Trials Manager with the maintenance and upkeep of field trials to ensure trial objectives are met and all growers are satisfied with the condition of their fields.
• At all times, adopt a safe behaviour by exercising due regard for the health and safety of yourself, colleagues and clients, in line with the company’s policies and procedures.
• Maintain full compliance with the company’s Code of Integrity & Professional Conduct, and at all times adopt behaviour in accordance with SGS UK’s Equality & Diversity policy.
• Suggest improvements to current operations so that the department can maximise profitability and efficiency.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Computer skills; particulularly Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build effective relationship with clients, growers and other staff
• Ability to effectively solve problems
• Self motivation skills

Desirable

• Use of agricultural machinery
• Experience in specialised software (e.g. ARM)

Experience

Essential

• Experience or in-depth knowledge of the agricultural sector

Desirable

• 1-2 years experience with a CRO carrying out field trials in the Agricultural, Horticural and Amenity sectors
• Experience in dealing with clients

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience in a relevant agricultural / life science subject.
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• Degree in Agriculture or relevent
• PA1 – Foundation Module for competence in the safe use of pesticides certificate.
• PA6 – Hand Held Applicator certificate.

We are open to applications from newly qualified agriculture/ science Graduates, who are looking to enhance their experience in the agriculture sector, full training will be given.

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