ADAS UK Ltd
Career opportunity for Research Technicians
ADAS, the UK’s largest provider of expert solutions and policy advice on agricultural and environmental issues, is seeking to recruit a Research Technician at ADAS Terrington, Norfolk. The position is full time and permanent.
You will be working as a member of the team setting up and undertaking field, plot, and laboratory research experiments 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.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate the following capabilities
• a working knowledge of agriculture/horticulture practices underpinned by a scientific background and the ability to work in a meticulous and methodical manner.
• a flexible approach to work and an enthusiasm for working in laboratory or field environments.
• be able to manage their time effectively in order to meet deadlines
• appropriate communication skills necessary to work in a team situation
• a full UK driving licence
• 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 Terrington, Bentinck Farm, Rhoon Road, Terrington St. Clement, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 4HZ.
How to apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter toSAW.Recruitment@adas.co.uk or post to SAW Recruitment, ADAS, Battlegate Road, Boxworth, Cambs CB23 4NN. The closing date for applications is Monday 31st December 2012.
