RAGT is a French breeding company based in Rodez near Toulouse with a breeding and research site, and a successful commercial business in the UK. The company has a multi-crop portfolio and a leading position in cereal varieties in the European market.
If you have a strong interest in working in a laboratory, to help global plant breeding efforts, we have an exciting opportunity to join our established team based at Ickleton near Cambridge, as a Genotyping Technician.
This position is a full-time, permanent role with further development opportunity, working 37.0 hours per week. The role is mostly in a laboratory-working environment, but also with some time spent in the office and occasionally in the glasshouse.
Your prime responsibilities will be:
- High throughput DNA extraction
- DNA genotyping involving robotic liquid handling and PCR
- Data handling and using laboratory information systems
- Lab support including preparing reagents, maintaining stocks and general housekeeping
Your primary skills:
- Computer literate, particularly in MS Excel
- Initiative, a willingness to learn, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise and organise in order to meet deadlines
- Laboratory experience preferred, but not essential, as full training will be provided
This position would someone with 'A'-levels or equivalent in Science related subjects.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £20,000.00-£25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Profit sharing
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Essex, CB10 1TA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 22/08/2026
