Cell Biology Technician – Global Agrochemical Company
Contract: 6 month contract
Location: Bracknell, Jealott’s Hill
Salary: £13.59 per hour
Hours: 36 hours per week
Job purpose:
Laboratory based technician required to conduct specialised laboratory plant tissue culture processes involved in the production of Doubled Haploid (DH) cereals. This a great opportunity for a recent graduate looking for their first role in the industry.
Key Responsibilities will include:
* 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
* 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.
Candidate Requirements:
* Scientific A levels or equivalent education is desirable 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