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Research Technicians (3 posts)

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Sectors Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Water Resources
Location England (East Anglia) - UK
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level First Level
Deadline 17/08/2012
Company Name ADAS
Contact Name HR
Website Further Details / Applications
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IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

ADAS UK Ltd
Career opportunity for Research Technicians (3 Posts)

ADAS, the UK’s largest provider of expert solutions and policy advice on agricultural and environmental issues, is seeking to recruit 3 Research Technicians at ADAS Boxworth, Cambridgeshire. The positions are full time and permanent.

You will be working as a member of the team setting up and undertaking field, plot, glasshouse and laboratory research trials as part of the ADAS R&D agricultural, horticultural and agri-environmental programmes. Duties will involve a wide range of practical tasks, such as sampling and disease monitoring of plants and other scientific work.

Key Responsibilities will include: 
• Contribute to the delivery of a number of research projects.
• Carrying out observations/assessments, such as monitoring and identifying plant diseases and weeds.
• Collection, preparation and processing of plant, soil and water samples.
• Marking out and preparation of study sites to protocol requirements.
• Laboratory and glasshouse work, using a range of specialist equipment.
• Carry out work as described in SOPs and protocols such as treatment applications, agronomic and crop damage scores.
• Collection and inputting of data onto computer systems.
• Tabulation of results from analysis.
• Liaising with host farmers and growers when undertaking research projects, or collecting plant samples
• Maintaining designated experimental facilities and maintenance and calibration of equipment
• Delivery of project work such as harvesting of plots, compilation and collation of results.

Candidates will 
• have a working knowledge of agriculture/horticulture practices underpinned by a scientific background and the ability to work in a meticulous and methodical manner.
• have a flexible approach to work and an enthusiasm for working in laboratory, glasshouse or field environments. 
• manage their time effectively in order to meet deadlines
• have the appropriate communication skills necessary to work in a team situation
• have a full UK driving licence
• have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Hours
Normal hours of work are 37 per week net of meal breaks. Normal office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday. A flexible approach to work is needed as there will be a requirement to work overtime (evenings and weekends) during busy periods.

Salary: £15,544 - £17,271, Prospect of Promotion

Location: ADAS Boxworth, Battlegate Road, Boxworth Cambridge, CB23 4NN

How to apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter to Lisa.Hallington@adas.co.ukor by post to Lisa Hallington, ADAS UK Ltd, Gleadthorpe, Meden Vale, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 9PD. The closing date for applications is Friday 17th August 2012

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