NES Fircroft are working with a well-renowned Crop Protection Solutions company who are looking for a Laboratory Technician to join their Research Centre in Bracknell
Purpose:
● Laboratory based technician required to conduct specialised laboratory plant tissue culture processes involved in the production of Doubled Haploid (DH) cereals for breeding programmes
Accountabilities:
● Conduct daily laboratory aseptic plant tissue culture techniques including light microscopy, plant dissection, plant embryo culture and flow cytometry.
● Chemical handling e.g., use of pipette
● Recording of electronic laboratory data
Critical success factors & key challenges:
● Strict adherence to standard operating procedures and a strong aseptic technique.
● Concern for standards and quality of work as an individual and across the team.
● Able to keep goals, targets and objectives in sight during busy periods.
● Highest regard for health and safety in all tasks and procedures undertaken.
Critical knowledge:
● Understanding of health and safety in the laboratory environment
● Scientific A levels or equivalent education is desirable
Critical experience:
● Laboratory experience including chemical handling and aseptic technique
● Basic understanding of laboratory Health and Safety
● Computer literate with experience in using Microsoft Word and Excel packages
● Experience working in a team
● Experience of working unsupervised in a laboratory
Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities:
● Hands on attitude and ability to prioritise tasks in order to maintain required throughput of material
● Communicate effectively within the Doubled Haploid team
● Demonstrate accuracy and a close attention to detail in all tasks undertaken
● Must be a flexible and supportive team player but able to successfully complete tasks alone
● Ability to ensure a high level of confidentiality
● Ability to keep goals, targets and objectives in sight during busy periods
● Concern for standards and quality of work as an individual and across the team
Apply today for further details!
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