Potato Breeder

SRG are delighted to be partnered with a leading agricultural and food producing organisation based in the Perth & Kinross area. This company are looking for a potato breeder to help their breeding team, working in product development. This position is the perfect opportunity for recent graduates in agriculture/plant science who have a bit of hands-on experience What the role involves Practical breeding of Potatoes Data collection from field trials, you will also be involved in the planning and execution of these trials Responsibility for Health & Safety of Breeding Tunnels What they are looking for Full UK Driving Licence Knowledge of plant breeding and growth - training on specific potato breeding can be provided Horticultural/agricultural education to at least HND level Hands-on experience with crop management/trials/agricultural processes This role requires a large volume of time outdoors in the field carrying out crop trials, so be prepared for the Scottish Weather Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy