Job description
Assistant Scientific Officer x 2
Location: Hillsborough
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week Monday to Friday (0845-1640)
(occasional weekend overtime on a Saturday and Sunday)
Duration: Initially 6 months with possibility of extension
Salary: £13.75 per hour
About AFBI & the Agri-Environment Branch
The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) delivers world-class science to support agriculture, the environment, and the wider economy. Sponsored by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), AFBI provides evidence-based research and monitoring that informs government policy and promotes sustainability in Northern Ireland and beyond.
Job Role
Delivery of the scientific tasks within a range livestock production research projects. This work will include recording scientific data, operating research equipment, working with livestock and agricultural equipment (outdoor based activities), inputting and checking data on computerised systems and production of summary data/reports.
Essential Criteria
- 5 GCSE's (equivalent or higher) to include Science, Mathematics and English Language at Grades A* to C
- Knowledge and/or education in Agriculture/Farming would be desirable
Apply Now!
Take the next step in your career and join a rewarding role with AFBI. Apply today or contact Evette Fiddes at [email protected]

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