R&D and Lab Manager

The R&D Manager is an important technical role at Mr Apple, responsible for supporting science-led decision making across harvest, maturity monitoring, and applied research activity. Working closely with orchard and post-harvest teams, this role helps turn accurate data, trial results, and technical insight into practical recommendations that improve harvest timing, fruit performance, and overall crop outcomes. As an innovator and champion for better use of science, technology, and data, the R&D Manager supports continuous improvement in how harvest information is captured, analysed, and applied across the business. This role also builds future technical capability for Mr Apple by developing strong research discipline, attention to detail, and practical understanding of orchard and post-harvest realities.