Temporary Field Trials Technician

Job Location	Impington
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	£20,972 per annum
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Temporary , full-time or part-time

Job Description

ABOUT THE JOBWe are looking to recruit Field Trial Technicians, to work in plant variety trials. The roles will involve samples collection, measuring plant characteristics in the field and via image analysis, and a range of other practical tasks. This is a great opportunityto 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 will entail spending substantial periods working outdoors, in all weather conditions.Salary: £20,972 per annum, depending on experience, with overtime and weekend working possible during peak timeContract: Fixed term from 25 March 2024 to 30 August 2024Working hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week (08:00-16:00) or Part-time: Monday to Friday, hours/days negotiableABOUT YOUIdeally, 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:A driving licence or access to independent means of travelling, enabling you to travel to trial sites within a 20-minute radius. Transport can be providedABOUT USCome 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.LOCATIONThe role is based at NIAB Park Farm, Histon, Cambridge, CB24 9NZ, 4 miles from Cambridge city centre but there may be a requirement to work at off-site trials. Free on-site parking and linked by cycle ways and regular buses to Cambridge city centre and railwaystation. Close to Junction 32 of A14, with easy access to M11, A10 and A11.BENEFITSWe offer a comprehensive development programme and attractive pay and benefits package.Benefits include 25 days’ holiday plus public holidays and 3 days off during the Christmas period, generous sick pay, attractive pension scheme, income protection, life assurance, employee discount scheme, free on-site parking and great colleagues.Closing date: 12 January 2024.

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