Job Description

About us

Eden Research plc is an agile company recently invigorated by significant capital investment from new and existing shareholders. The Company develops and supplies sustainable solutions for challenges in crop protection, animal health and consumer products based upon two key technology platforms: plant-derived active ingredients with a broad range of biological activity and a patented microencapsulation technology derived from yeast extract.

The role

We are looking for a Laboratory technician (Microbiology) to join the biological efficacy team, who would perform various lab-based activities mainly focused on microbiology and aseptic techniques. The role also involves supporting senior members of the team on assay set up and contributing to the growth and maintenance of various plant species, plant pathogens and insect pests.

The core responsibilities include:

Supporting the daily and weekly tasks of the Biological Efficacy Laboratory, with a major focus being microbiology tasks.

Prepare media and other solutions to grow and maintain plant pathogen isolates.

Maintain plant pathogen isolates on a weekly basis by replating on fresh media and infecting plant tissue to increase virulence.

Record images and data in the corresponding project database.

Keep consumables/ biological material in stock, ordering items when necessary and keeping inventory up to date.

Perform equipment checks routinely.

Perform general housekeeping of the labs.

Key skills and requirements

Degree in Plant Biology/ Microbiology/ Natural Sciences

Good understanding of aseptic techniques

Basic to intermediate knowledge in microbiology work.

Basic to intermediate experience working in a laboratory setting.

Ability to read, understand and follow technical procedures.

Excellent communication skills, time management, proactivity and great attention to detail.

Basic to intermediate knowledge of laboratory based tools and equipment (e.g. use of micropipettes, laminar flow hood, autoclave, growth rooms and incubators, etc).

Desirable skills

Knowledge in Plant pathology and physiology

Knowledge in Plant phytochemistry

Knowledge in Plant stress and defence mechanisms

Experience handling Microscopes

Familiarity with COSHH

Experience using project management software Asana

Experience using iOS operative system

Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point.

Experience using Image J

We are located in Milton Park, Oxfordshire and would require the candidate to work on site 5 days a week.

Job type: Full time

Pay: 24000 -26000

Benefits:

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Potential for bonuses/employee share options

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Sadly, permanent visa sponsorship is not possible

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 24,000.00-26,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme Loyalty bonus
Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Oxfordshire, OX14 4SA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Will you require visa sponsorship in the future?
Education:

Bachelor's (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/05/2025