Laboratory Technician

3 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Imperial College London Full time

The at the of Imperial College London is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to assist with a large project seeking to engineer soil microbiomes to

Your role will include assisting with the collection of soil samples from around the UK, and help cultivate wheat both in the lab and in the field. Due to the microbial component of the project, you will also be required to maintain clean, sterile techniques when performing these duties. Working in the Waring Lab at Silwood Park in Berkshire, you will collaborate with a large team of researchers seeking to develop a microbial solution to reduce one of the most important root diseases of wheat worldwide (take-all disease). You will be part of a team of 2 technicians, 5 post-doctoral researchers and 5 Principal Investigators, all based at Silwood, all exploring this specific project to develop a new ‘Green Revolution’. This research will be conducted at the Silwood Park Campus of Imperial College London, a globally renowned centre for theoretical and applied ecology. Silwood Park hosts an 80 hectare nature reserve and has close transportation links to central London. 


You will:

Communicate regularly with Dr. Bonnie Waring and other members of the Green Revolution team to plan and execute tasks in a timely fashion.Maintain wheat plants in Controlled Environment chambers, mesocosms, and field plotsAssist with soil and microbe collections and inoculationsAssist with soil sample collections at UK field site visitsAnalyse soil properties and conduct simple biogeochemical assaysRecord and quality-check sample collectionsHelp maintain and organize laboratory facilities to support the work described above.

Essential criteria:

An undergraduate degree in ecology, earth/environmental science, geology, or a related fieldThe capacity to conduct fieldwork under adverse conditions (hot, rainy, buggy, – note that all fieldwork for this experiment will take place in the UKA valid driver’s licence (for traveling to/from field sites)Ability to communicate clearly, collaborate effectively within diverse groups, and deliver progress by mutually agreed deadlines Good proficiency with laboratory tasks (., maintaining sterile practices, using micropipettes, notetaking, sample organisation).

Desirable criteria:

Previous experience, through employment or coursework, in at least two of the following areas (no candidate is expected to have expertise in all of them): AgronomyPlant-fungal interactionsPlant pathologyPlant physiologySoil biogeochemistrySoil microbial ecology Experience growing plants in controlled conditionsExperience with agricultural field trials.
The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.Grow your career: Gain access to Imperial’s sector-leading as well as opportunities for promotion and progressionSector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes).

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