Laboratory Technician
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Job Description
Main Purpose of Job
The work undertaken by The James Hutton Group is at the top of the global agenda tackling problems such as the impact of climate change and threats to food crops natural biodiversity soils and water security.
The main role will be to assist scientific staff within the Environmental and Biochemical Sciences department in Dundee with sample preparation and some basic analyses but will also assist in other laboratories when appropriate.
They will work under the guidance of a research assistant with input from other research staff.
They will assist in sample preparation of mainly food and crop samples including weighing drying extract preparation basic assays and operation of specific instruments.
The role will also involve ensuring laboratory and instruments are clean.
When required the person will help support commercial work carried out by the Mylnefield Lipid Analysis unit which is part of James Hutton Limited.
Some field work/ plant harvesting is involved. All training provided.
Main Duties of Postholder
- Weighing and preparing samples for analysis. Record keeping.
- Sample preparation (harvesting milling and extractions).
- Carrying out basic analyses for various compounds
- Producing chemical solutions and reagents
- Data collection and input onto pre-written templates software and databases
- Maintain laboratory cleanliness and adhere to health and safety guidelines
Person Specification
Education/Experience/Skills
Essential
- HNC in Science subject (Chemical / Life Sciences)
- Ability to work cleanly & accurately
- Ability to pick up new skills and work unsupervised
- Methodical and organised approach to work and reporting
- Ability to use Excel spreadsheets
- Basic word processing skills
Desirable
- Previous laboratory experience
- Experience in running specific analyses
- Experience with plants/ crops
- Adaptability and ability to work in groups
What we offer
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - A confidential service available to support employees and their families with work or personal problems. Providing access to professional counsellors psychologists and work-life consultants available to help and support individuals in tackling all types of problems.
- Annual Leave Generous entitlement up to 40.5 days a year with carry over possible and guaranteed time-off for Christmas.
- Pension - Employer Contribution of 15% in a Personal Pension Plan and employee contribution flexibility.
- Self-managed hours and Flexible Working option to manage and spread your working time in line with organisational needs to create a healthy work life balance.
Our Commitment to Equality and Diversity
We will not consider the use of 3rd party recruitment agencies for the sourcing of candidates for this position.
The James Hutton Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
The James Hutton Institute is a: Stonewall Diversity Champion; Athena SWAN Silver Status Holder; Disability Confident Committed Employer and a Living Wage Employer.
The James Hutton Institute is Happy to Talk Flexible Working.
The Company
The James Hutton Institute combines strengths in crops soils and land use and environmental research and makes a major contribution to the understanding of key global issues such as food energy and environmental security and developing and promoting effective technological and management solutions to these.
JamesHutton() was a leading figure of the Scottish Enlightenment an eighteenth century golden age of intellectual and scientific achievements centred on Edinburgh. He is internationally regarded as the founder of modern geology and one of the first scientists to describe the Earth as a living system. His thinking on natural selection influenced Charles Darwin in developing his theory of evolution.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
