Biopesticide Technician

Overview

Location: Silwood Park, Ascot (onsite)

CABI has a new and exciting opportunity for a biopesticide technician to work on fungal biopesticide studies, including insect efficacy testing, as well as supporting data inputting for the CABI BioProtection Portal.

Responsibilities

• Work on the characterisation of fungal microbes.
• Conduct insect efficacy testing and related laboratory activities.
• Perform general laboratory work in a clean and safe environment.
• Input data for the CABI BioProtection Portal and other project records.
• Follow established protocols with attention to detail and maintain compliance with laboratory health and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Early career scientist with a focus on lab-based work.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow protocols.
• Good knowledge of laboratory health and safety practices.
• Ability to work with live insects.
• Full training will be provided.