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Trials Technician - Permanent, Full-time

Want to be part of GB’s largest independent breeder of potatoes with a portfolio of globally successful varieties?

Our client is seeking to recruit a full-time Trials Technician to their breeding team based principally in-field at the trials site and their storage and laboratory facilities at Great Abington.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• the ability to work as part of a team as well as on their own initiative

• a logical and systematic approach to collection and reporting of data

• an eye for detail and excellent communication skills

• a flexible approach to manage peak seasonal workloads

• an interest in GB agriculture generally and the potato crop in particular

Key responsibilities:

• accurate and timely recording of trials data and reporting of results

• assisting with the management of large data sets

• maintenance and presentation of trials photographs

• supervision of casual staff during harvesting, grading and assessments of clones

• assisting with off-site trials and demonstration sites as required

A full UK Driving Licence is essential but other training will be provided