Genotyping Laboratory Technician

Role Overview & Responsibilities

RAGT is a French breeding company based in Rodez near Toulouse with a breeding and research site, and a successful commercial business in the UK. The company has a multi-crop portfolio and a leading position in cereal varieties in the European market.

If you have a strong interest in working in a laboratory, to help global plant breeding efforts, we have an exciting opportunity to join our established team based at Ickleton near Cambridge, as a Genotyping Technician.

This position is a full-time, permanent role with further development opportunity, working 37.0 hours per week. The role is mostly in a laboratory-working environment, but also with some time spent in the office and occasionally in the glasshouse.

Your prime responsibilities will be:

• High throughput DNA extraction
• DNA genotyping involving robotic liquid handling and PCR
• Data handling and using laboratory information systems
• Lab support including preparing reagents, maintaining stocks and general housekeeping

Your primary skills:

• Computer literate, particularly in MS Excel
• Initiative, a willingness to learn, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise and organise in order to meet deadlines
• Laboratory experience preferred, but not essential, as full training will be provided

This position would someone with 'A'-levels or equivalent in Science related subjects.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £20,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Profit sharing
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Essex, CB10 1TA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 06/03/2023