Do you have an interest in science? Do you have an interest in plant breeding and sustainable food production? We are offering a unique entry-level position with the opportunity to build a career in analytical science. This role provides the opportunity to work with the cereal analytics team, analysing the international end-use quality characteristics of 70,000 samples across multiple cereal species, whether it is wheat for bread or barley for beer. This would be an ideal starting role for anyone looking to start a career in cereal analytics, with all relevant training provided.

YOUR PRIMARY SKILLS:

• Positive attitude and enthusiasm
• Eager to learn in a laboratory environment
• Excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable operating specialist machinery (training will be provided)
• Would suit a practically minded individual with minimum of GCSE or equivalent pass in Maths, English and Science, and basic I.T skills
• Visa to work in the UK

What we can offer you:

• Full time permanent position (basic 37h/week)
• Salary: £24,500 depending on experience
• Company pension
• Private healthcare
• Incentive scheme
• Minimum 25 days annual leave
• Paid overtime for additional hours worked over 37 hours per week, paid at a minimum of x1.5 hourly rate
• Employee assistance programme
• Full training provided

About RAGT:
RAGT is an international plant breeding company headquartered in Rodez near Toulouse with a breeding and research site, and a successful commercial business in the UK (Ickleton).
The company has a multi-crop portfolio and a leading position in cereal varieties in the European market.
RAGT are European leaders in cereals and protein rich species, varietal innovation is at the heart of our business to support and develop sustainability in agriculture.
Website: https://ragt.uk/careers

• Sample preparation, such as milling and grinding of samples by various methods. Weighing of grains and flour within specified tolerances.
• Routine analysis of samples for cereal quality characteristics such as grain hardness, protein & starch content.
• Operate and understand the use of various instruments and machinery within the laboratory. For example, mills, scales, NIRs, and starch related enzyme assays.