Temporary Trials Technicians

Location: Cambridge, CB3 0LF
Closing date: 18 April 2024 with interviews being held on 1 May 2024
Salary: £22,011 per annum, depending on experience, with overtime and weekend working possible during peak time.
Contract: Fixed term from July 2024 to September / October 2024, with the possibility of extending longer depending on workload
Working hours: Full time: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week (0800:1600)
ABOUT THE JOB
We are looking to recruit Trials Technicians, to work in the Seed Handling Unit and Field Trials. The roles will involve sampling, treating and packeting seed and helping with various field based tasks related to trials. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in agricultural field crops/plot trials, while developing professional skills in team working, time management and practical problem solving.
The work can be physically demanding at times and could entail spending substantial periods working outdoors.
Location
The role is based at NIAB, Cambridge, CB3 0LF, 2 miles from Cambridge city centre but there may be a requirement to work at off-site trial sites. Free on-site parking and linked by cycle ways and regular buses to Cambridge city centre and railway station. Easy access to M11, A14, A10 and A11.
Informal enquiries are welcome, please contact Sue Cahill, Seed Handling Unit Manager
sue.cahill@niab.com Tel. 07720 684396
ABOUT YOU
Essential requirements
Ideally you have:
• An interest in agriculture/plant sciences and be willing to learn
• A good eye for detail
• Ability to follow strict protocols
• Good communication skills, both verbally and written and ability to work as part of a team
Desirable requirements
Ideally you will also have:
• A driving licence or access to independent means of transport, enabling you to travel to trial sites based in and around the Cambridge area. Transport can be provided.
ABOUT US
Come and join an organisation at the forefront of the application of genetics, physiology, soil science, precision agronomy and data science to improve the yield, efficiency, and resilience of crop production across the arable, forage and horticulture sectors.
NIAB actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion and we are also a Disability Confident Employer and has a positive approach to employing people living with a disability as well as encouraging applications from all sections of society.
TO APPLY
Visit our website https://www.niab.com/careers for further details and to apply directly. Any questions? Email jobs@niab.com or call Human Resources on 01223 342282.