Technician: Horticulture

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Sheffield is seeking a Technical Specialist to support research activities in controlled environments, including greenhouses and outdoor spaces. The role involves training students on laboratory equipment, advising researchers on horticultural practices, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Applicants should have a level 3 qualification in biology or equivalent experience, along with practical knowledge of plant husbandry and laboratory equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience of plant husbandry, cultivation, and propagation required.
• Practical knowledge of related laboratory equipment and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Support research activity in the Facility, greenhouses, and outdoor spaces.
• Train students to use laboratory equipment safely.
• Advise researchers on horticultural practice.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of Health and Safety regulations

Education

Minimum qualifying level 3 qualification in biology or equivalent experience

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

University of Sheffield
Reporting to the Technical Specialist: Controlled Environments, you will work as part of a small technical team supporting research activity in the Facility, greenhouses and outdoor spaces.
Duties will involve taking responsibility for good working practices in the communal preparation and laboratory areas, as well as maintenance and preparation of instrumentation for communal use. You will train students to use the laboratory equipment safely and ensure that the laboratory equipment and instrumentation are kept in safe working order. You will advise researchers on horticultural practice and the role will involve the application of biocontrol and pesticides where necessary.
Applicants must have minimum qualifying level 3 qualification in biology, or equivalent experience along with experience of plant husbandry, cultivation and propagation, including practical knowledge of related laboratory equipment and instrumentation. Excellent communication skills and an understanding and application of Health and Safety regulations, compliant with regulatory and statutory compliance are also essential.
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