Biology Technician

6 days ago

Bracknell, Bracknell Forest, United Kingdom SRG Full time

Biology Technician

Location:
Bracknell, Berkshire

Contract Duration:
12 Months

Pay Rate:
£13.24/hour

Hours:
36 per week (7.2 hours/day)

About the Role

We're looking for a
Biology Technician
to join a dynamic research team focused on biochemical and biological screening. This is a hands-on lab-based role involving work with plants, fungi, insects, and cell cultures. You'll play a key part in generating high-quality data to support early-stage scientific discovery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work independently and as part of a team while carrying out experimental work using established and novel screening methods
  • Maintain plants under glasshouse conditions for the duration of the test, disposal of plant material after test completion.
  • Accurately assess plants for herbicidal symptomology and activity, validate and enter results into relevant database
  • Be accountable for work being done with precision, accuracy and efficiency
  • Perform all activities in accordance with the Syngenta Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy
  • Work efficiently in high-throughput team environment
  • Identify any issues, non-conformities and report them
  • Accurately keep records and databases current
  • Can be involved in training of daily tasks
  • Good work ethic and works consistently in performing role
  • Proactive in identifying problems and assists in solving them
  • Shows initiative to improve ways of working of the screening platform

What We're Looking For

  • Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field (Biology, Environmental science
  • General knowledge of plant biology; ideally also with knowledge of weed control and some agronomy.
  • Entry level knowledge of laboratory techniques
  • Use of Microsoft office programs
  • Good analytical, organisational, and people skills.
  • Be detailed oriented and a good communicator
  • Agility in learning new tasks, self-starter and team player
  • Good self-motivating, self-managing and time management skill sets

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