Research Technician

What you’ll do:

• Be the field scientist: Collect vital soil, water, herbage and manure samples.

• Be the Stockman: Move cattle and manage smart grazing systems.

• Be the lab technician: Prepare samples prior to lab analysis

• Be the Analyst: Turn raw field data into impactful research figures.

Why North Wyke? Work at a cutting edge research farm  in the heart of Devon. If you’re as comfortable with a rising-plate meter as you are with a spreadsheet and happy to put on a lab coat, we want to hear from you.

 This is a full time position on a 1 year fixed term contract, attracting a salary of £24,225 to £26,573 per annum

Established in 1843, Rothamsted Research is one of the UK's leading Research Institutes delivering world class agricultural science.  Our commitment to learning and development, equality, diversity and inclusion and flexibility in working arrangements creates a positive work life balance and enables a welcoming environment for all prospective employees. 

As a Disability Confident Employer we are committed to making reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and all disabled candidates (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who satisfy the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview.   If this is required, please contact us.  Applications from candidates irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion or age are welcomed, providing the required criteria is met. 

We have an attractive benefits package including 30 days annual leave, a generous pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and an attractive campus offering cultural and recreational activities.