Applications Scientist in Harpenden

Croda is a FTSE100 organisation driven around our purpose of Smart Science to Improve Lives. With over 6,000 employees across 39 countries, we are focused on the research and development of novel and highly sustainable raw materials for the Life Sciences and Consumer Care sectors. We are passionate and excited about how we can develop and utilise new technologies to shape and inspire changes within an ever-growing marketplace.

As our business looks to deliver its ambitious strategy of growth, we are looking for an Applications Scientist to join our technical team at our site in Harpenden. You will be involved in various research projects involving but not limited to laboratory and greenhouse trials to evaluate new and existing chemistries generating biological performance data, supporting product developments and the wider agricultural team within Croda. The role will include designing and executing glasshouse trials as well as analysing and reporting the results.

Who We’re Looking For:

• You will be an innovative scientist with knowledge of crop science and trials.
• Excellent planning and organisation skills with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• You will be an effective team player and have strong interpersonal skills to enable you to build good working relationships.
• You should be educated to degree level within a scientific discipline. Educated to degree level or equivalent in biology/agriculture/horticulture or relevant plant science is desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge and experience in formulation science would be advantageous.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the Crop Protection industry would be advantageous but not essential.
• PA1 (Principles of Safe Pesticide Application) and PA6 (Handheld Pesticide Applicators) qualifications would be advantageous but not essential.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Be part of a team that values diversity, sustainability, and continuous innovation, where your ideas and contributions matter.
• Designing and executing glasshouse trials to support new and existing chemistries.
• General plant husbandry and cultivation of a variety of agricultural crops.
• Generating and analysing biological performance data.
• Communicating with immediate and wider agricultural team.
• Supporting customer projects and event attendance where relevant.

What We Offer:

• Join a global organisation with countless opportunities for growth and leadership.
• The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Defined benefit pension scheme.
• 25 days paid holiday allowance (plus bank holidays).
• Private medical insurance.
• Access to share plans.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Car leasing scheme.
• Generous parental leave.
• Retail platform benefits.
• Free car parking on Croda sites.
• Flexible working arrangements (this role is primarily site based but will have some flexibility).

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email. Croda recognises employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.