Agricultural Work, Jobs in Halstead, Ken (with Salaries)

Research Technician
Imperial College London —South Kensington
- £41,005 - £45,616 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
NMR - Self-Employed Milk Recorder - Mid-Kent/ Sevenoaks area
ABAgri —Sevenoaks
- £300 - £450 a month
- Part-time
- Computer skills
- Flexible schedule
Economist - Agricultural Commodities
Oxford Economics —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Agricultural Parts Assistant
Kirkland UK —Maidstone
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Driving
Quick apply
Workshop Service Engineer - Palfinger cranes
Palfinger UK (part of the T H White Group) —London
- Up to £45,760 a year
- Weekend availability
- In-person
- Store discount
- Employee discount
Quick apply
8d
Executive Coordinator
Better Cotton —London
- £45,227 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Project management
- Annual leave
Editor
Mark Allen —Sutton
- Up to £42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
12d
Physical Commodities Operations Analyst
Macquarie Group Limited —London
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Work from home
Research Associate (Phylogenomics)
Kew Gardens —Kew Gardens
- £41,205 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Doctoral degree
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
6d
Trainee Agriculture Inspector
SGS —West Thurrock
- £30,476 a year
- Weekend availability
- Driving
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Clearing Relations Representative (VN2391)
Marex —London
- Full-time
- Sales
- Communication skills
Quick apply
6d
Research & Development Farm Manager
Driscoll's, Inc. —Maidstone
- £45,000 - £60,000 a year
- Management
- Master's degree
- Project management
- Profit sharing
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Agricultural Liaison Officers
Dalcour Maclaren —Leatherhead
- Military
- Driving
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Global Nursery Pest and Disease Prevention and Management Scientist
Driscoll's, Inc. —Maidstone
- £116,550 - £151,520 a year
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Presentation skills
- Profit sharing
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Cross-Selling Analyst
Marex —London
- Full-time
- CRM software
- SQL
- Analysis skills
Quick apply
5d
Expelling Operator
ADM —Erith
- English
- IT
Head of CD&D Foodservice UK
ADM —London
- Project management
- Travel
- Leadership
Head of Commercialisation UK
ADM —London
- Weekend availability
- Travel
- Leadership
- Communication skills
5d
Assistant Company Secretary (VN2870)
Marex —London
- Full-time
- Financial services
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Senior Analyst, Physical Commodities Operations
Macquarie Group Limited —London
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Work from home
8d

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Research Technician

Imperial College London -
South Kensington

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Job details

Full-time
£41,005 - £45,616 a year

Benefits

Season ticket loan
Company pension

Qualifications

Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Word
Biology
Microbiology
Microsoft Excel
Computer literacy
Laboratory experience
Bachelor's degree
Organisational skills

Full job description

Job number

NAT02222

Faculties

Faculty of Natural Sciences

Departments

Department of Life Sciences

Salary or Salary range

£41,005 - £45,616 per annum

Location/campus

South Kensington Campus - On site only

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Fixed term

Posting End Date

21 Jul 2026

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated, self-driven and skilled Research Technician to support research developing new genetic strategies for the control of agricultural pests. The research group works on sex determination, genetic biocontrol and molecular bioenergetics using biochemical and molecular biology approaches.

You will provide technical support for the Meccariello research group, working collaboratively with other team members, other teams and visiting researchers, and contributing to specific aspects of ongoing projects.

What you would be doing

Rear wild-type and transgenic lines of Ceratitis capitata (medfly) and Anastrepha ludens (mexfly), and set up genetic crosses.
Assist with medfly embryo microinjection to generate transgenic strains.
Carry out tissue dissections and molecular biology workflows, including genomic DNA extraction, RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, PCR and qPCR.
Support the day-to-day running of the main laboratory and its annexes, including instrument servicing, repairs, annual service contracts, ordering consumables and grant charging.
Contribute to laboratory health and safety monitoring, waste stream monitoring, gas cylinder purchasing, project documentation, regulatory compliance and procurement of laboratory materials.
Prioritise tasks within agreed schedules to meet project milestones, maintain meticulous records and actively participate in weekly lab meetings.
Assist with supervision and guidance of graduate students on research techniques and conduct inductions for new staff and students.

What we are looking for

An undergraduate degree in Biology, Genetics or a relevant subject, or equivalent vocational qualifications plus relevant work experience.
Proven experience in a laboratory-based technical/scientific role, with strong practical experience in molecular biology techniques.
Practical experience in collection, preparation, processing and/or storage of biological samples.
Good knowledge of insect breeding, basic microbiological techniques, and DNA extraction, DNA quantification and PCR.
Excellent computer literacy using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
The ability to master new techniques, organise and prioritise your work, plan ahead in response to deadlines, work independently and collaboratively, and keep meticulous records.
Good interpersonal and organisational skills, with an open-minded and cooperative approach and willingness to undertake any necessary training.

What we can offer you

The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity
Benefit from sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days off a year and generous pension schemes)
Get access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day 1, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and a cycle-to-work scheme
Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel
Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

This is a full-time, fixed-term post for 12-months, with the possibility of extension subject to funding.

You will be based at Imperial College London's South Kensington Campus.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact Dr Angela Meccariello – [email protected]

Available documents

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Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated, should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top-ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.

Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.

As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.

This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial College London.

Our Culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our web pages.

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Our values are at the root of everything we do, and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.

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