Research Technician
| Posting date: | 16 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,225 to £26,573 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 March 2026 |
| Location: | Okehampton, Devon |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Rothamsted Research |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 862 |
Summary
Location: Rothamsted Research, North Wyke, Devon
Do you have a passion for sustainable agriculture and aren't afraid of a little mud?
Rothamsted Research is looking for a technician to join our team at North Wyke. This isn't your average lab job. You’ll be at the heart of a pioneering net-zero experiment, exploring how cattle grazing and deep-rooted pastures can save our soils and our planet.
What you’ll do:
Be the field scientist: Collect vital soil, water, herbage and manure samples.
Be the Stockman: Move cattle and manage smart grazing systems.
Be the lab technician: Prepare samples prior to lab analysis
Be the Analyst: Turn raw field data into impactful research figures.
Why North Wyke? Work at a cutting edge research farm in the heart of Devon. If you’re as comfortable with a rising-plate meter as you are with a spreadsheet and happy to put on a lab coat, we want to hear from you.
This is a full time position on a 1 year fixed term contract, attracting a salary of £24,225 to £26,573 per annum
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and nationalities, however, please note that this role does not meet the Home Office requirements for skilled worker visa sponsorship, therefore please ensure you are eligible or already hold the legal right to work in the UK
Do you have a passion for sustainable agriculture and aren't afraid of a little mud?
Rothamsted Research is looking for a technician to join our team at North Wyke. This isn't your average lab job. You’ll be at the heart of a pioneering net-zero experiment, exploring how cattle grazing and deep-rooted pastures can save our soils and our planet.
What you’ll do:
Be the field scientist: Collect vital soil, water, herbage and manure samples.
Be the Stockman: Move cattle and manage smart grazing systems.
Be the lab technician: Prepare samples prior to lab analysis
Be the Analyst: Turn raw field data into impactful research figures.
Why North Wyke? Work at a cutting edge research farm in the heart of Devon. If you’re as comfortable with a rising-plate meter as you are with a spreadsheet and happy to put on a lab coat, we want to hear from you.
This is a full time position on a 1 year fixed term contract, attracting a salary of £24,225 to £26,573 per annum
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and nationalities, however, please note that this role does not meet the Home Office requirements for skilled worker visa sponsorship, therefore please ensure you are eligible or already hold the legal right to work in the UK
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