NES Fircroft are working with a well-renowned Crop Protection Solutions company who are looking for a Laboratory Technician to join their Research Centre in BracknellPurpose: • Laboratory based technician required to conduct specialised laboratory plant tissue culture processes involved in the production of Doubled Haploid (DH) cereals for breeding programmes Accountabilities: • Conduct daily laboratory aseptic plant tissue culture techniques including light microscopy, plant dissection, plant embryo culture and flow cytometry. • Chemical handling e.g., use of pipette • Recording of electronic laboratory data Critical success factors and key challenges: • Strict adherence to standard operating procedures and a strong aseptic technique. • Concern for standards and quality of work as an individual and across the team. • Able to keep goals, targets and objectives in sight during busy periods. • Highest regard for health and safety in all tasks and procedures undertaken. Critical knowledge: • Understanding of health and safety in the laboratory environment • Scientific A levels or equivalent education is desirable Critical experience: • Laboratory experience including chemical handling and aseptic technique • Basic understanding of laboratory Health and Safety • Computer literate with experience in using Microsoft Word and Excel packages • Experience working in a team • Experience of working unsupervised in a laboratory Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities: ..... full job details .....