Associate Scientist

**COMPANY PROFILE**

**moa **Technology Limited is innovative and rapidly growing R&D crop protection company. At **moa **we are dedicated to helping farmers feed the world safely and securely for decades to come. To this aim, we have assembled a team of passionate and talented scientists, technician and operational staff, who respectively design, use and support the use of disruptive technologies that de-risk the herbicide discovery process and favour the development of sustainable crop protection products.

As an organisation, we believe that collectively leveraging our technologies and products for impact goes together with enabling our dedicated staff to fulfil their individual potential.

We value collaborative endeavours, evidence-based decision making and resourcefulness.

**PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY**

We are looking for a highly motivated support scientist to provide services for our Glasshouse and Laboratories based in the Stockbridge Technology Centre.

You will be instrumental to Organisational success by ensuring the smooth running of our glasshouse trials, and act as a key contact between the Research Scientists in Stockbridge and the wider Operations team.

You will primarily be responsible for managing the purchasing and inventory levels of critical consumables for the research team. You will also be responsible for managing selected services for the laboratories and glasshouse.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**

1. Generation of purchase requests for laboratory and glasshouse consumables. (20%)

2. Ensuring delivery of items in a timely and efficient manner (10%)

3. Receiving and distributing deliveries, both physically and on our ERP system (20%)

4. Maintain a well organised store room. (10%)

5. Carry out regular stock takes to ensure accuracy of stock levels (10%)

6. Generate requisitions for office/kitchen supplies (10%)

7. Arrange equipment servicing for critical equipment such as fume cupboards and maintain records. (5%)

8. Carry out routine servicing such as balance calibration and maintain records. (5%)

9. General housekeeping on a daily basis. (5%)

10. This role is not restricted to the above and encompasses any support activities that facilitate the smooth running of the laboratory-based operations. As the company grows, your role could vary as required to support further operational and support functions

**QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE**

**Required**
- Education to BSc or NVQ level 5[CG2][BM3][BM4]in a technical discipline, or equivalent practical expertise gained from hands on experience in a glasshouse, warehouse, or laboratory[MB5][BM6]environment.
- Experience managing the storeroom/inventory for a research facility or team.
- Experience reading and understanding H&S related documentation such as risk assessments, standard operating procedures and COSHH assessments.

**Desirable**
- Experience with a commercial ERP system such as Netsuite
- Experience working as part of a customer facing team.

**SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES**

**Required**
- Ability to work autonomously and proactively.
- Must be highly organised with an ability to keep accurate records for both our inventory and H&S records.
- Strong communication skills both in person and remotely
- Ability to meet deadlines and demonstrate awareness of realistic time requirements for yourself.
- Demonstrate a ‘hands on’ approach to talking challenged faced in your role and the ability to identify when it is necessary to escalate a problem.

**Size of Team - 12**

**Direct Reports - 0**

**Other Requirements (travel, languages etc) - **Ad Hoc travel to our Oxford site for team meetings and training will be necessary.

**MoA is committed to building a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We recognize that diverse and inclusive teams build a stronger and more innovative company. Therefore, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability status, marital status, or veteran status**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20 per week

**Salary**: £17,254.84-£23,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

Application question(s):

- Do you have the independent right to live and work in the UK without requiring sponsorship in the future?
- Do you have a NVQ level 5 in a technical discipline, or equivalent practical expertise gained from hands on experience in a glasshouse, warehouse, or laboratory environment?

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: AS - Tech Operations (STC)