ABOUT THE JOB
Join our team - use your skills to deliver field trials that put potato science into practice.
We are recruiting a technician to work as part of our friendly NIAB Potatoes team. The role will support delivery of field trials, monitoring and post-harvest processing, as well as liaison with farmer hosts and customers. We are looking for a good team worker with an interest in agriculture/plant sciences who is willing to learn and develop new skills. A good eye for detail is essential, along with the ability to follow strict protocols.
As a Trials Technician, your key duties include:
* technical support to the NIAB Potatoes team and other NIAB teams as required.
* practical aspects of field and glasshouse experiments, including assessments of soil, crops and disease.
* operating field, laboratory and research equipment.
* carrying out protocols and processing data
The role offers an opportunity to develop a range of practical and professional skills in team working, time management, communication and practical problem solving. Please note that the work is often physically demanding with a range of daily physical activity required walking, standing, bending and ...