Biology TechnicianLocation: Bracknell, Berkshire Contract Duration: 12 Months Hours: 36 per week (7.2 hours/day)About the RoleWe’re looking for a Biology Technician to join a dynamic research team focused on biochemical and biological screening. This is a hands-on lab-based role involving work with plants, fungi, insects, and cell cultures. You’ll play a key part in generating high-quality data to support early-stage scientific discovery.Key Responsibilities· Work independently and as part of a team while carrying out experimental work using established and novel screening methods· Maintain plants under glasshouse conditions for the duration of the test, disposal of plant material after test completion.· Accurately assess plants for herbicidal symptomology and activity, validate and enter results into relevant database· Be accountable for work being done with precision, accuracy and efficiency· Perform all activities in accordance with the Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy· Work efficiently in high-throughput team environment· Identify any issues, non-conformities and report them· Accurately keep records and databases current· Can be involved in training of daily tasks· Good work ethic and works consistently in performing role· Proactive in identifying problems and assists in solving them· Shows initiative to improve ways of working of the screening platformWhat We’re Looking For· Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field (Biology, Environmental science· General knowledge of plant biology; ideally also with knowledge of weed control and some agronomy.· Entry level knowledge of laboratory techniques· Use of Microsoft office programs· Good analytical, organisational, and people skills.· Be detailed oriented and a good communicator· Agility in learning new tasks, self-starter and team player· Good self-motivating, self-managing and time management skill sets