Plant Breeding Graduate Trainee - Faversham, United Kingdom - Edward Vinson Ltd
1 month ago
Description
Edward Vinson Ltd is based in Kent and has been growing fruit for over 150 years and now consists of three main departments: Breeding, Propagation and Commercial fruit production.
The breeding program at Edward Vinson Ltd has been extremely successful over the last 39 years with selected varieties being supplied to all major UK and International multiples.
The breeding work at Edward Vinson focuses on four main crops: strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries with the aim of creating new commercial varieties for a global market.
The breeding program consists of trials in multiple locations in the southeast of England as well as throughout Europe and the rest of the world.
The Breeding Team is looking for a full-time plant breeding graduate trainee to assist in every stage of the breeding process.
A degree in biological sciences (or related disciplines) is required as well as full UK driving licence and own transportation.
The farm is set over 15 ha which include individual plants for each crop-
Role description and responsibilities_
You will be a hands-on part of the breeding team, which is experienced in the crossing, selecting, and trialling of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries.
- Helping with propagation and growing plants.
- Performing hybridisation through controlled crossing.
- Scoring and selecting within the progeny for key commercial traits.
- Detailed assessment of promising material.
- Husbandry work.
- Picking and recording trial data on advanced selections.
- Interpreting results to drive decisions.
Requirements_
- Full driving licence.
- BSc or higher in a biological science.
- Good communications skills with managers and coworkers.
- Meticulous, consistent attention to detail in all aspects of work.
- Computer competent.
- Ability to work on your feet for long hours in polytunnels & glasshouses.
- Passionate about plants.
Desirable
- Experience in crop breeding or the soft fruit industry.
- Ability to travel abroad.
Pay:
From £510.00 per week
Schedule:
- Day shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Faversham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (required)
Language:
- English (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location:
In person
Application deadline: 12/05/2024
Expected start date: 01/07/2024
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