We are currently seeking a highly motivated individual to join the laboratory team for three months starting in April 2020 to work on our annual aphid monitoring survey.
BBRO - the go-to source of advice for sugar beet growers
At the BBRO, www.bbro.co.uk, we conduct research to help the UK sugar beet industry improve yields sustainably and increase the profitability of sugar beet in the crop rotation on farms. One element of our work is to deliver an industry-wide aphid monitoring survey each summer to aid farmer decision making.
We are a dynamic organisation with a friendly team, all enthusiastic about agriculture and making a difference for UK growers. We are also very supportive of each other and are proud of our values: ‘Trust, Innovation, Approachable and Industry-leading’.
The work of a laboratory technician
Primarily the role will involve testing aphids caught in the survey for sugar beet viruses via qPCR assays. However, the successful candidate will also have the opportunity to help in other areas of the survey including insect sampling and aphid identification (full training will be provided).
Attitude and determination
This role is for you if you are keen and self-motivated with a positive, resilient, “can-do” attitude. You need to be able to diligently follow instructions, carry out tasks with high attention to detail and work effectively under pressure, as this is a fast-paced laboratory with a high throughput of samples.
Skills set needed
As an applicant for this position you should:
- Have experience working in a laboratory environment
- Have a good training in biology or related subject (minimum A-level) or have equivalent experience
- Be willing to learn new techniques
- Be adept at working to deadlines and in a fast-paced laboratory environment
- qPCR experience
Aphid/insect sampling and identification would be a desirable but not essential skill.
Salary £12 per hour.
We are an equal opportunities employer and applicants are welcome to apply regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, race, nationality or ethnic origin, religion, or sexual orientation.
How to apply
If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience for this position of please send your CV and covering letter to: accounts@bbro.co.uk Closing date is 13th March 2020.
If you have not received an email inviting you for interview within 5 days after the application closing date, that means you have not been shortlisted for this job.
