Technician - Food and Nutrition

By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. Successful candidates not already holding a Skilled Worker visa issued before 4th April 2024 will need to qualify as a new entrant before being able to be sponsored. There is further information about visas on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

Please see the job description and personal specification for further details.

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 8th June 2024

Interview date - TBC

This post is an exciting opportunity to join the Food and Nutrition department at the University of Reading, one of the UK’s top 10 Universities for Food Science. You will work closely with researchers and academics to carry our important research into the chemistry of indoor farmed lettuce, to understand how indoor farming can be made more efficient and sustainable.

Working within the department of Food and Nutrition, we are looking to appoint a technician with an analytical chemistry background to support the research project ‘Optimising Genetics by Management (GxM) Interactions to Enhance Productivity and Quality in Indoor Lettuce Cultivation”.

With the support of other staff you will be responsible for sample processing and analytical techniques such as LCMS and GCMS. Other analytical techniques such as ion chromatography and enzyme analysis may also be included. You will be responsible for collating data into a format which can be used to create publishable research where you will be a named author. Training in use of specific equipment and specialises techniques will be provided.

You will have :

• A suitable degree in food sciences, nutritional sciences, agricultural sciences, chemistry, or a related subject, or will be able to demonstrate practical experience working in analytical chemistry.
• Technical experience working in a laboratory setting
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, able to prepare word and excel documents for record keeping and the recording of results.

Candidates should refer to the Essential Criteria listed in the Person Specification when preparing their supporting statements.

We welcome applications from both external and internal candidates. As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role can be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Internal candidates should discuss this with their line manager prior to applying.

For more information, please contact:

Contact Name : Dr Martin Chadwick
Contact Job Title : Senior Postdoctoral Researcher
Contact Email address : m.chadwick@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name : Prof. Carol Wagstaff
Alternative Contact Job Title : Dean of Research
Alternative Contact Email address: c.wagstaff@reading.ac.uk

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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