Join us as an Assistant Scientist and make an invaluable contribution to our Food Safety & Biosecurity!
We recruit throughout the year for talented and aspiring scientists, and this is why we’re a leading UK centre for sustainable agriculture and plant protection research, providing truly interdisciplinary applied research for commercial and government customers.
As an Assistant Scientist you’ll prepare and test samples, for plant health pests and diseases and to report on work contributing to vital projects. Disciplines include, Virology, Nematology, Mycology, Molecular, Seeds and Bacteriology. Please state your preference in your application.
Working pattern: 37.5 Monday – Friday (flexi between 7am & 7pm)
Closing Date: 17th August 2024
What you’ll be doing:
- Deliver scientific excellence in accordance with ISO17025 and ISO9001 quality accredited procedures.
- Work from Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to identify and diagnose pathogens and pests, using a range of methods including, but not limited to, microscopy, ELISA and PCR.
- Data entry and validation
- Carry out general laboratory duties e.g. glassware washing, cleaning and tidying
- Complete laboratory documentation with test results.
- Help to clean and maintain facilities and equipment.
- Have the opportunity to assist other teams throughout the programme
What we’re looking for:
- Ideally, qualifications in a science subject, preferably a biology discipline or equivalent experience
- Experience of working in a laboratory is desirable, but not essential and we can teach you!
- A methodical approach to work and attention to detail is key.
- The ability to follow written and verbal instructions efficiently within regulated environments.
- Practical IT experience, in particular Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to keep clear written records.
- An excellent collaborator and communicator.
What’s in it for you?
Fera Science is situated on a purpose-built site close to the city of York, where our staff enjoy state of the art facilities including an onsite gym, staff restaurant and tranquil gardens for those sunny lunches!
- Competitive salary £23,920
- 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave.
- Flexible working hours, on-site gym, restaurant, and free parking
- The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
- Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more.
- Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
- Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
What we hope you’ll do next:
Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. If you have any questions you’d like to ask before applying, you can contact recruitment@fera.co.uk
We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or if you’d like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email at recruitment@fera.co.uk and we’ll get back to you.
