An opportunity has arisen for a Scientific Technician to join the Analytical Chemistry Team in the Sustainable Soil and Crop Department based in Harpenden.
The post will be responsible for sample preparation, performing digestions and extractions of soil and plant material, and some instrumental analysis. Main duties will include sample weighing, analytical grade washing up, using documented methods for extraction and acid digestion, pH measurements, sample analysis using a range of analytical equipment/instrumentation and data presentation.
Applicants are expected to assist other members of staff as required. Applicants should have relevant service laboratory experience, ideally with soil and plant material. Please note this post is not a research role.
Excellent team working, organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential.
This is a fixed term full-time appointment for 3 years with salary from £24,225 per annum for 37 hours per week.
Interviews to be held on Tuesday 26th July 2022.