Research Scientist

Are you passionate about driving innovation in agriculture and turf management? We're looking for a talented Research Scientist to lead our efforts in researching, developing, and testing new ideas and concepts for product development across multiple markets worldwide. Based at our state-of-the-art facility in Daventry, Northamptonshire, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of our industry-leading formulations.

The main responsibilities will be:

• Plan, monitor, and record all funded trials, ensuring adherence to budgets and timelines.


• Collaborate with senior management and global R&D teams to present new ideas and findings.


• Manage projects from conception to completion, including budgeting and deadline management.


• Conduct experiments and trials, adhering to best practices and professional standards.


• Analyze data, prepare technical reports, and present findings to internal and external stakeholders.


• Maintain project management software, ensuring accurate and timely updates.


• Monitor patents and collaborate with legal teams as needed.


• Foster collaborations with universities and external partners for future projects.
  
  Degree in Plant Physiology, Botany, Agronomy, Horticulture, Agriculture, or related field.


• Previous experience as an Agronomist or Plant Physiologist in a commercial R&D setting.


• Familiarity with Design of Experiments and statistical analysis.


• Strong research and analytical capabilities.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects effectively.


• Solution-oriented mindset with attention to detail.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.


• Commitment to compliance with industry standards and regulations.


• Valid UK driving license required.
  
  We are a world leading, innovative formulations and manufacturing company based in Daventry, Northamptonshire in the United Kingdom. Our products provide effective solutions to many issues in the amenity, sports turf, agricultural, horticultural and forestry markets. AmegA Sciences products are used throughout Europe, North America and the Far East.

AmegA Sciences services include:

• Blending powders


• Blending liquids


• Packaging


• Logistics


We are a high quality manufacturer with a long established history of expertise in formulation chemistry. Quality control is an essential aspect of our processing and integral to this is a fully equipped research and development laboratory and a quality assurance laboratory with HPLC analytical equipment. This is underlined by ISO 9001:2015 accreditation and the added assurance that programmes are overseen and managed by highly qualified scientists.