https://jobs.co.uk/job/research-and-development-assistant-fruit-fresh-produce-tailor-made-resources--1f411122-f74d-4515-8f30-fbee88c1baac RSS feed for Research and Development Assistant - Fruit / Fresh Produce at Tailor Made Resources. en-gb Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:12:06 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/research-and-development-assistant-fruit-fresh-produce-tailor-made-resources--1f411122-f74d-4515-8f30-fbee88c1baac https://jobs.co.uk/job/research-and-development-assistant-fruit-fresh-produce-tailor-made-resources--1f411122-f74d-4515-8f30-fbee88c1baac Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:51:47 GMT Location: Maidstone | Salary: 10000-500000 Annual | Type: Permanent | Our Client is a key player within the Fresh Produce sector, supplying Fruit products to major retailers and well versed in growing and supplying a strong portfolio of Fruit crops. We offer a new opportunity within their soft fruit team as Research and Development Assistant The opportunity of Research and Development Assistant offers a fantastic opportunity to join a key player in the industry and become an integral part of the management team. Key areas of responsibility Work with Lab partner to organize regular samples for paneling. Work with growers, breeders and internal stakeholders to collate samples of new and existing varieties to be sent to lab partner for testing. Organize samples to be transported to the lab on agreed dates for panels to take place. Measure brix and brix acid ratios for varieties and log in product evaluation database. Upload results to Product Evaluation database, ensuring data is accurate, consistent, and easily reported upon Analyses data and creates season overview on varietal performance and suggestions for changes in varietal tiering lists. Complete end of season reviews for each product type highlighting best performers and conduct trial work as r... Permanent