Senior research chemist

We #39;re hiring a Senior Research Scientist to join our clients Herbicide Biokinetics team in Bracknell for an initial one-year contract. The successful candidate will specialise in plant physiology and/or plant biochemistry, and have a PhD in a related field with 2+ years of post-doctoral research experience. As a Senior Research Scientist, you #39;ll evaluate biokinetics assays to measure the impact of ADME processes on active ingredients (AIs) in crops and weeds using LCMS as the analysis method. You #39;ll also devise and develop new capabilities/experimental strategies to support the ADME-related requirements of projects and programs, and introduce new technologies and improvements to assay protocols to generate operational efficiencies using automation and digital tools. Your proven track record in experimental design and troubleshooting will enable you to independently design and perform a series of experiments to evaluate the robustness and validity of the biokinetics assays. You #39;ll analyse data, feedback results, contribute scientific advice and propose appropriate follow-up studies, and effectively communicate scientific findings and resulting implications within the group and to cross-disciplinary projects. If you #39;re looking for a career opportunity to deepen your scientific knowledge and understanding of the broader crop protection industry, apply now! With over 90 years #39; combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world #39;s leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil Gas, Power Renewables, Chemicals, Construction Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients