Overview
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We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Horticultural Technician to join The Crop Science Centre in the Plant Growth Facility, supporting the Scientific Services team and ensuring the smooth operation of the Plant Growth Facility.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting cutting-edge scientific research to become part of a vibrant and collaborative team of researchers and technicians. The Crop Science Centre, a partnership between the University of Cambridge and NIAB, opened in October 2020 and is home to around 80 staff and students across six research groups. The Centre provides a dynamic environment for crop research and scientific innovation aimed at solving real-world agricultural challenges.
The Plant Growth facilities consist of 6 controlled environment rooms and 8 reach-in chambers, with a wide variety of crops grown, including rice, maize, tomato, potato and cowpea.
Responsibilities
* Report to Dr Susana Sauret-Gueto, Scientific Services Manager.
* Maintain plant care and good horticultural practices within the Facility, including maintaining standards required for biological safety and GM containment.
* Maintain stocks of consumables and keep the horticultural store, plant growth rooms, and facility in general organized and clean.
* Assist with bleaching and autoclaving as required.
* Organise exports/imports requests of plant material, dealing with APHA as needed.
* Contribute to day-to-day operations and safety of the Crop Science Centre; communicate with diverse stakeholders.
* Work under pressure at peak times; maintain excellent attention to detail; hold a manual driving licence.
* Health assessment may be required after offer is accepted.
* Limited funding: funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.
Qualifications
* Relevant experience and excellent knowledge of integrated pest management control.
* Knowledge of controlled environmental rooms and glasshouses.
* Ability to work independently and uphold high standards of horticultural practice and biosafety.
Please contact Dr Susana Sauret-Gueto (ss2359@cam.ac.uk) for informal enquiries.
Additional details
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. Please quote reference PD47460 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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