Plennegy Research: Laboratory Technician (Biotechnology) - Kempton Park at Plennegy Group

Description

• A role for a Laboratory Technician has become available in our Biotechnology Laboratory. The purpose of this role is to aid and undertake routine laboratory, glasshouse and tunnel tasks in the Research Laboratories in support of all researchers and breeders.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Discuss project needs and deadlines with Lab Manager and other departments as per submitted samples.
• Plan, supervise and assist lab colleagues to prep samples as required.
• Planning and scheduling of experiments to meet set deadlines (including ad hoc projects).
• Execute testing as per project needs to meet set deadlines.
• Interpretation and reporting on projects executed.
• Updating of laboratory journal daily.
• Troubleshooting any problems that may occur during the execution of projects.
• Operating of laboratory machinery and instruments.
• Ensuring laboratory equipment is in good working order at all times.
• Logging and reporting of laboratory instrument-related faults.
• Keep updated with new protocols/ techniques that could be applicable to the Plennegy research laboratory.
• Research into new applications (protocols and methods) of techniques, pertaining to the seed industry.
• Assist with method development and implementation.
• Responsible for general housekeeping in the laboratory.

Requirements
REQUIREMENTS:

• BSc / Diploma in Biotechnology
• Laboratory technique knowledge and Excel required
• 1 year graduate/intern experience