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Job DescriptionJob Title: Research and Development Associate 2Location: Bracknell (fully on site)Contract: Temporary, starting January 2027 and running to the end of the yearHours: 36 hours per weekPay Rate: 13.62 per hourRole OverviewCarry out day-to-day production and maintenance of plant and seed materials, and support experimental screening work in a glasshouse environment. You will work as part of the Technical Support Team to maintain high standards of customer service.Key ResponsibilitiesProduce and maintain plant and seed materials to customer requirements, flagging problems promptlyCarry out experimental work using established and novel screening methods, independently and as part of a teamMaintain plants under glasshouse conditions for the duration of each testLiaise with the Technical Support Team to maintain a high level of customer support and satisfactionDevelop technical knowledge and skills across a wide range of production techniquesIdentify efficiency improvements and contribute to problem solving with colleagues and your supervisorKeep records and databases accurate and up to dateContribute to continuously improving screening methods and processesMaintain a clean and safe working environment, complying with all safety procedures and HSE regulationsComply with DEFRA, CBD, QMS and HSE regulations on the containment and use of genetically modified organisms and licensed plant material in glasshouses, growth rooms and labsDeliver work with precision, accuracy ..... full job details .....