NIAB, a crop science organisation with a research facility at their Park Farm location in Impington, are looking for these roles.
Laboratory Manager for Pathogen Diagnostics to manage the Pathogen Diagnostics Laboratory which includes some chromatography and varietal identification of agricultural species and ideally have experience in plant pathology or mycology, molecular biology, and chromatography. Main duties include hands on testing of samples, collating and validating data and reporting results to customers. Supervision, training of staff, organising calibration and servicing of equipment are important parts of the role. Closing date: 22 Aug 2021
Analytical Services Technician in a multi-disciplinary role, based primarily in the Quality Testing lab, but may be required to work in the Pathogen Diagnostics lab from time to time. The Quality Testing lab is principally involved in the production of grain and forage quality data for independent customers, national plant trials and for projects within NIAB. Activities include sample receipt and registration; sample preparation; sample analysis using a wide range of high-throughput biochemical analysis techniques, including NIRT/NIRS and low-field NMR spectroscopy, segmented flow enzyme analysis, Hagberg Falling Number analysis and various manual grain quality assessments. Closing date: 25 Aug 2021