Cell Biology Technician

Cell Biology Technician - Global Agrochemical Company

Contract: 6 month contract

Location: Bracknell, Jealott's Hill

Salary: £13.59 per hour

Hours: 36 hours per week

Job purpose:

Laboratory based technician required to conduct specialised laboratory plant tissue culture processes involved in the production of Doubled Haploid (DH) cereals. This a great opportunity for a recent graduate looking for their first role in the industry.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Conduct daily laboratory aseptic plant tissue culture techniques including light microscopy, plant dissection, plant embryo culture and flow cytometry.
• Chemical handling e.g., use of pipette
• Recording of electronic laboratory data
• Strict adherence to standard operating procedures and a strong aseptic technique.
• Concern for standards and quality of work as an individual and across the team.
• Able to keep goals, targets and objectives in sight during busy periods.
• Highest regard for health and safety in all tasks and procedures undertaken.

Candidate Requirements:

• Scientific A levels or equivalent education is desirable Laboratory experience including chemical handling and aseptic technique
• Basic understanding of laboratory Health and Safety
• Computer literate with experience in using Microsoft Word and Excel packages
• Experience working in a team
• Experience of working unsupervised in a laboratory