Botanical Research Technician Job Newcastle area,Newcastle upon Tyne England UK,Research/Development

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Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Salary:£30,180 with progression to £31,861 per annum, pro rata

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits . We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Closing Date: 20 November 2026

The Role

The Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineeringisseekingan experienced and highly motivated Botanical Research Technician (Field crops).

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of technical staff supporting the research activities in the School of Natural & Environmental Sciences, through the provision of technical support within the University Farm sites at Cockle Park and Nafferton. More information about NU Farms can be found here

The role holder will support the technical and academic staff in the management and maintenance of key specialist equipment and support crop research, including field and laboratory based activities.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual, with experience in a field research role, with a good understanding of health and safety, and excellent team-working and communication skills.

The position is offered on a part-time (0.6 full time equivalent), fixed-term until 30th September 2028

Key Accountabilities

1.In conjunction with the techncial team leader for the activity, be responsible for,the day-to-day operation of specific facilities or pieces of equipment. To undertake fault diagnosis, testing, repair, calibration and preventative maintenance on instrumentation under the roles responsibility

2. To provide support in the preparation and maintenance of field plots, from planting to harvest. Supporting researchers with field crops assessments during growth and post-harvest.

3. To be responsible for the disposal of hazardous materials according to standard University procedures. Ensure compliance with relevant safety procedures including relevant risk assessments. In conjunction with the School safety officer monitor compliance with all statutory and local safety arrangements.

4. To provide supervision and training for postgraduate and undergraduate project students and, occasionally, for other technical staff using the facilities to ensure safe working practices are followed

5. In conjunction with the PIs, RAs, other technical staff and PGT PGR students as appropriate, identify consumable and equipment requirements and initiate their ordering according to the School and University purchasing procedures. Keep financial records of any activities as directed by the technical team leader.

6. Where appropriate support multiple technical programmes of work within the University's Farms facilities supporting the requirements of the Farm director and research academic PIs

7. As appropriate carry out the preparation and application of fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides to experimental areas and the calibration of equipment for this purpose.

8. Any other duties within the scope and general nature of the grade which may be required

** Please note successful candidates will require satisfactory evidence of a full UK driving licence

The Person Knowledge, Skills and Experience

· Demonstrable work experience in a relevant technical/research support role.
· Thorough working knowledge of Health and Safety procedure.
· Excellent team working skills
· Have a good working knowledge of botanical/horticultural science
· Demonstrates technical and problem solving capability
· Demonstrates good organising ability to meet deadlines with a positive and proactive approach to duties and attention to detail
· Ability to multi-task, assessing priorities and adapting flight plans to balance teaching/research needs
· Contribute to design and…

Botanical Research Technician

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