Position Overview & Specifications

RAGT is a French breeding company based in Rodez near Toulouse with a breeding and research site, and a successful commercial business in the UK. The company has a multi-crop portfolio and a leading position in cereal varieties in the European market.

If you have a strong interest in working in a laboratory, to help global plant breeding efforts, we have an exciting opportunity to join our established team based at Ickleton near Cambridge, as a Genotyping Technician.

This position is a full-time, permanent role with further development opportunity, working 37.0 hours per week. The role is mostly in a laboratory-working environment, but also with some time spent in the office and occasionally in the glasshouse.

Your prime responsibilities will be:

High throughput DNA extraction
DNA genotyping involving robotic liquid handling and PCR
Data handling and using laboratory information systems
Lab support including preparing reagents, maintaining stocks and general housekeeping

Your primary skills:

Computer literate, particularly in MS Excel
Initiative, a willingness to learn, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise and organise in order to meet deadlines
Laboratory experience preferred, but not essential, as full training will be provided

This position would someone with 'A'-levels or equivalent in Science related subjects.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £20,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

Benefits: