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Wine Research Technician (Part Time) - Crop Science & Production Systems
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 22 Gorffennaf 2024 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £27,562 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 15 Awst 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Kent, South East England |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | NIAB |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | T/427 |
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Wine Research Technician (Part Time) – Crop Science & Production Systems
Location: NIAB East Malling, ME19 6BJ
Closing date: 15 August 2024
Reference number: T/427
Salary: from £27,562 pro rata per annum (£16,760.68 per annum), depending on skills, qualifications and experience.
Contract: 18-month fixed term
Working hours: 22.5 hours per week over 3 days, Monday to Friday
ABOUT THE JOB
Use your wine skills to contribute to the exciting recent developments in viticulture and oenology research at NIAB.
We are recruiting a Wine Research Technician to join our busy viticulture and oenology team within the Crop Science and Production Services department to assist with delivering a range of diverse funded vineyard and wine projects. Our research involves collaborations with international research institutes, Universities and businesses providing a unique opportunity for those keen on pursuing a career in UK viticulture and wine science research.
Key duties
• Ensure laboratory equipment and lab consumable stock levels are maintained cost-effectively.
• Collate and interpret grapevine, juice and wine data and produce reports.
• Statistically analyse vine and wine data.
• Conduct lab- and vineyard-based data collection and processing
• Support the viticulture and oenology research team during harvest and at all winemaking stages.
• Contribute to scientific publications and peer reviewed articles.
• Maintain a clean winery and laboratory.
• Provide support to other crop research teams if required.
• Any other duties as required.
Work is split between the vineyard, winery, laboratory and office (bench-and desk-based activities), which varies according to the season.
Regular travel to our research partners vineyards for weekly data collection leading up to harvest.
Manual handling of grape crates weighing up to 10kg at harvest.
Vineyard and winery physical activity – walking, standing, bending and manual handling of items.
Working outdoors in any weather condition during the grapevine growing season, means exposure to sunlight.
Location
The role is based at East Malling, Kent, ME19 6BJ. East Malling is three miles from junction four of the M20, with plenty of free on-site parking. NIAB East Malling can easily be accessed by the London Victoria to Dover (via Ashford International) rail route via West Malling station. Alternatively, exit the train at the East Malling station and take the short walk onto site.
Informal enquiries are welcome, please contact Belinda Kemp, Group Leader Viticulture & Oenology, Belinda.kemp@niab.com
Benefits include 25 days’ holiday plus public holidays and 3 days off during the Christmas period, flexible working, generous sick pay, attractive pension scheme, income protection, life assurance, employee discount scheme, free on-site parking.
ABOUT YOU
Essential Requirements
Ideally you have:
• BSc in Viticulture and Oenology or related science (e.g. chemistry) or equivalent qualfiications /experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good IT skills – email, spreadsheets, document sharing, statistical analysis skills, Microsoft Office 365 applications – Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint
• Strong numeracy and data management skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills (especially in winemaking)
• Wine or beverage production experience
• Laboratory experience
• Driving licence or access to independent means of travelling, enabling regular travel to vineyards near to NIAB East Malling
Desirable Requirements
Ideally you may also have:
• Strong science knowledge
• Data collection and statistical analysis experience
• Report writing
See full Job Description on our website for more details.
ABOUT US
NIAB is the UK’s leading crop science organisation, with research capabilities in viticulture, oenology, plant genetics, agronomy, farming systems and data science, strong research links with industry, Government and academia. With headquarters in Cambridge, and regional offices across the country, employing more than 400 people across the UK, NIAB advances the role of plant science through research services. NIAB’s position at the interface of academic research offers opportunities for strong collaborations across the plant sciences sector.
NIAB actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. As a Disability Confident Employer we have a positive approach to employing people living with a disability.
TO APPLY
Click the ‘Apply’ button or visit our website https://www.niab.com/careers for further details and to apply directly. Any questions? Email jobs@niab.com or call Human Resources on 01732 523797.
Apply soon as we may shortlist prior to the closing date: 15 August 2024 .
Location: NIAB East Malling, ME19 6BJ
Closing date: 15 August 2024
Reference number: T/427
Salary: from £27,562 pro rata per annum (£16,760.68 per annum), depending on skills, qualifications and experience.
Contract: 18-month fixed term
Working hours: 22.5 hours per week over 3 days, Monday to Friday
ABOUT THE JOB
Use your wine skills to contribute to the exciting recent developments in viticulture and oenology research at NIAB.
We are recruiting a Wine Research Technician to join our busy viticulture and oenology team within the Crop Science and Production Services department to assist with delivering a range of diverse funded vineyard and wine projects. Our research involves collaborations with international research institutes, Universities and businesses providing a unique opportunity for those keen on pursuing a career in UK viticulture and wine science research.
Key duties
• Ensure laboratory equipment and lab consumable stock levels are maintained cost-effectively.
• Collate and interpret grapevine, juice and wine data and produce reports.
• Statistically analyse vine and wine data.
• Conduct lab- and vineyard-based data collection and processing
• Support the viticulture and oenology research team during harvest and at all winemaking stages.
• Contribute to scientific publications and peer reviewed articles.
• Maintain a clean winery and laboratory.
• Provide support to other crop research teams if required.
• Any other duties as required.
Work is split between the vineyard, winery, laboratory and office (bench-and desk-based activities), which varies according to the season.
Regular travel to our research partners vineyards for weekly data collection leading up to harvest.
Manual handling of grape crates weighing up to 10kg at harvest.
Vineyard and winery physical activity – walking, standing, bending and manual handling of items.
Working outdoors in any weather condition during the grapevine growing season, means exposure to sunlight.
Location
The role is based at East Malling, Kent, ME19 6BJ. East Malling is three miles from junction four of the M20, with plenty of free on-site parking. NIAB East Malling can easily be accessed by the London Victoria to Dover (via Ashford International) rail route via West Malling station. Alternatively, exit the train at the East Malling station and take the short walk onto site.
Informal enquiries are welcome, please contact Belinda Kemp, Group Leader Viticulture & Oenology, Belinda.kemp@niab.com
Benefits include 25 days’ holiday plus public holidays and 3 days off during the Christmas period, flexible working, generous sick pay, attractive pension scheme, income protection, life assurance, employee discount scheme, free on-site parking.
ABOUT YOU
Essential Requirements
Ideally you have:
• BSc in Viticulture and Oenology or related science (e.g. chemistry) or equivalent qualfiications /experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good IT skills – email, spreadsheets, document sharing, statistical analysis skills, Microsoft Office 365 applications – Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint
• Strong numeracy and data management skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills (especially in winemaking)
• Wine or beverage production experience
• Laboratory experience
• Driving licence or access to independent means of travelling, enabling regular travel to vineyards near to NIAB East Malling
Desirable Requirements
Ideally you may also have:
• Strong science knowledge
• Data collection and statistical analysis experience
• Report writing
See full Job Description on our website for more details.
ABOUT US
NIAB is the UK’s leading crop science organisation, with research capabilities in viticulture, oenology, plant genetics, agronomy, farming systems and data science, strong research links with industry, Government and academia. With headquarters in Cambridge, and regional offices across the country, employing more than 400 people across the UK, NIAB advances the role of plant science through research services. NIAB’s position at the interface of academic research offers opportunities for strong collaborations across the plant sciences sector.
NIAB actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. As a Disability Confident Employer we have a positive approach to employing people living with a disability.
TO APPLY
Click the ‘Apply’ button or visit our website https://www.niab.com/careers for further details and to apply directly. Any questions? Email jobs@niab.com or call Human Resources on 01732 523797.
Apply soon as we may shortlist prior to the closing date: 15 August 2024 .