Cereal Analytical Technician

Job description
We are offering a unique entry-level position with the opportunity to build a career in analytical science. This role provides the opportunity to work with the cereal analytics team, analysing the international end-use quality characteristics of multiple cereal species, whether it’s wheat for bread or barley for beer. This would be an ideal starting role for anyone looking to start a career in cereal analytics, with all relevant training provided.

Responsibilities

• Sample preparation, such as milling and grinding of samples by various methods. Weighing of grains and flour within specified tolerances.

• Routine analysis of samples for cereal quality characteristics such as grain hardness, protein & starch content.

• Operate and understand the use of various instruments and machinery within the laboratory. For example, mills, scales, NIRs, and starch related enzyme assays

Skills and Qualifications

• Positive attitude and enthusiasm

• Eager to learn in a laboratory environment

• Excellent attention to detail

• Comfortable operating specialist machinery (training will be provided)

• Would suit a practically minded individual with minimum of GCSE or equivalent pass in Maths, English and Science, and basic I.T skills

What we offer

Working basic 37.0 hours per week with a competitive salary and benefits including:

• Full time permanent position

• Salary £24,500

• Company pension

• Private healthcare

• Incentive scheme

• Minimum 25 days annual leave

• Employee assistance programme

• Full training provided

• Paid overtime for additional hours worked over 37 hours per week, paid at a minimum of x1.5 hourly rate

• Based at Ickleton, south of Cambridge, off the M11

RAGT is an international plant breeding company headquartered in Rodez near Toulouse with a breeding and research site, and a successful commercial business in the UK (Ickleton). The company has a multi-crop portfolio and a leading position in cereal varieties in the European market. RAGT are European leaders in cereals and protein rich species, varietal innovation is at the heart of our business to support and develop sustainability in agriculture.