Harper Adams University is seeking an organised, motivated laboratory technician with great attention to detail who is capable of working independently within a close team structure. The post holder will provide technical support for the rumen IFM (Alltech) procedure which primarily focuses on characterising total mixed rations for their rumen fermentation kinetics.
The role
The role will also help identify fermentation kinetic parameters that could be used to improve diet formulation software and assist in the evaluation of dietary supplements. Applicants should be comfortable with data transfer and be able to manipulate data to facilitate curve fitting for the production of final reports.
The successful candidate should be
- Qualified to at least honours degree level in a relevant subject area (or have 2 years appropriate laboratory experience).
- Experienced in laboratory work.
- Computer literate with experience of using Microsoft Office suite applications.
- Excellent in verbal and written communication skills and be able to interact at all levels
- Flexible and prepared to work autonomously or in conjunction with other researchers
If you have any queries or questions or for an informal discussion, please contact J.A. Huntington via e-mail or phone jhuntington@harper-adams.ac.uk or telephone 07974127209
Should you require any adjustments to complete your application for this role then please contact vacancies@harper-adams.ac.uk
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