Research Technician

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Department of Agriculture and Land-based Engineering. We are currently seeking a highly motivated individual to join SRUC's Beef and Sheep Research Centre. The role will provide technical support to research activities. The post holder will play an important and exciting role in supporting current and future project activity.

Key areas of technician responsibility will include:

• Day to day care of livestock (cattle/sheep) maintaining high welfare standards.

Experimental planning/implementation.


• Data/sample collection, storage and management.

Operate and maintain a range of research/farm equipment.

• Operate farm machinery as required (e.g., telehandler/tractor).


• Provide technical instruction and advice to colleagues, students and/or customers as required.

Investigate and devise technical solutions to a range of practical problems to facilitate effective learning, teaching and support services.

• Ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the BSRC including contribution to weekend, holiday and emergency cover rotas as required.
  
  The successful candidate will have a minimum of an HND (or working at SCQF Level 8) in a relevant subject, agriculture or animal science along with a strong practical agricultural experience.
  
  SRUC (Scotland's Rural College) is a widely respected higher education institute dedicated to producing specialist research, delivering high quality education and providing comprehensive consultancy services in the rural sector within the UK and beyond. An organisation unique in Scotland and one of the largest organisations of its kind in Europe; we aim to lead the way in innovation and sustainable development in the agriculture and rural sectors at local, national and international levels., SRUC Leading the way in Agricultural and Rural Research, Education & Consultancy.


SRUC is committed to valuing Diversity, advancing Equality and respecting Human Rights throughout the organisation and encouraging applications from disabled people using the "Disability Confident Employer" symbol. SRUC is a member of the Athena SWAN charter.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. If you are a migrant worker you will need to ensure you have an appropriate visa to evidence the necessary right to work in the UK.

Admin ref: ACF/BSRC/011/24

Why work for SRUC?

• Generous annual leave


• Enhanced pension contributions (5% employee and 10% employer)


• Cycle to work scheme


• Discounted RAC Membership


• Generous family leave


• Flexible working patterns


• Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)


• Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development