Agricultural Field Research Scientist

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 61,000 staff across a network of more than 1000 independent companies in over 59 countries and operating more than 940 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.  In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Eurofins Agroscience Australia/New Zealand is a leading provider of analytical services, regulatory consulting and technical support to the crop protection industry, seed businesses and veterinary medicine companies. Our technical activities involve conducting field and laboratory studies to determine the safety and efficacy of new agrochemicals, veterinary medicines/pharmaceuticals and crop varieties.  We offer outstanding technical knowledge and project management skills, and are experts in managing field and laboratory studies, including GLP residue studies, analytical method development and physico-chemical property testing.

Job Description

An exciting opportunity to join a leading agricultural research company with local and international presence. Located at our research site in Toowoomba, Eurofins is seeking an experienced agricultural researcher to expand our current operations. Candidates with previous experience in small plot research trials and mechanical prowess will be viewed favorably. 

To effectively conduct agriculture scientific field research trials on behalf our clients with the support of our Study Management team:

Utilising your experience in broadacre and horticulture crops and further developing your skills and knowledge under our industry leading competency and training program.

The role of field research scientist will consist of: 

• Trial design and conduct of field trials (efficacy and residue)
• Calibrated application of agricultural chemicals
• Collection and presentation of field data and statistics
• Identification of various pests and diseases
• Operation of small plot seeders and harvesters
• Frequent communication with Study Directors, local growers and agronomists
• Participation in planting and harvest activities in various crop types
• Execution of the quality principals of scientific research

This role is field based and a certain level of autonomy is required.

We offer a co-operative and functionally supportive team environment, with professional development and progression. 

Qualifications

• Education & Qualifications – Agriculture Science discipline 
• Exceptional communications skills
• Able to work effectively within a small regional team
• Knowledge and understanding of agricultural practices and principals
• Willingness to drive initiatives and improvement
• MR Truck License (preferable but not essential)
• Previous operational experience with small tractors, seeders and harvesters

Additional Information

All candidate CV’s and cover letter’s will be reviewed, however please note that we are not always able to respond to every expression of interest submitted.  

This opportunity is only open to candidates who are eligible to work in Australia/New Zealand, and already have work rights or an appropriate working visa.