Applications are invited for an experienced laboratory technician to support the metabolic profiling part of a BBSRC/UK-RI IPA project entitled: A toolkit for Breeding Resistance to Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle (BR2CSFB).
The successful applicant will join the Metabolic Engineering and Lipid Biotechnology group within the Plant Sciences for the Bioeconomy Department at Rothamsted Research.
The work will involve the extraction and quantitative analysis of key plant metabolites that may be involved in plant-insect interaction (e.g. Glucosinolates, sugars, phenolics and cuticular wax).
Candidates will be required to have a degree in biochemistry. Experience in analytical biochemistry techniques such as liquid and gas chromatography (HPLC, GC) is essential and knowledge of mass spectrometry is highly desirable.
Demonstration of good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team is also essential.
This is an 18 month fixed term appointment with a salary in the range of £24,225 to £26,573 per annum.
Closing date: 31 March 2023
Interviews will be carried out: 12 April 2023