Assistant Scientific Officer in Pesticide Usage and Vector Surveillance

Assistant Scientific Officer in Pesticide Usage and Vector Surveillance
Location: Newforge
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: £26,449

Job Overview
We are seeking an Assistant Scientific Officer in Pesticide Usage and Vector Surveillance to join the AFBI team. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute meaningfully to agricultural research and pest management efforts. The role involves conducting telephone surveys with farmers to gather data on pesticide usage and performing insect identification in laboratory settings using microscopes and identification keys.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct structured telephone interviews with farmers to collect accurate pesticide usage data
• Identify insect specimens in the lab using microscopes and established taxonomic keys
• Perform fieldwork including deployment and retrieval of insect traps across designated locations
• Drive to research sites for sample collection and study implementation

Requirements

• Essential:
  • 4 GCSEs at Grade A-C / 9-4 or equivalent
  • Competence in Microsoft Excel and basic database systems
  • Good telephone communication skills
  • Valid driving licence and willingness to travel for fieldwork
• Desirable:
  • Experience using microscopes for insect identification
  • General laboratory experience

Why Join AFBI?

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research that supports sustainable agriculture, food safety, and environmental protection in Northern Ireland and beyond.

• Competitive Salaries
• The ability to gain valuable hands on experience in hands-on experience in scientific research, laboratory techniques, data collection, and fieldwork.
• Be part of a team that Contribute to research that informs government policy and benefits society, farmers, and the natural environment.

Apply Now!
Take the next step in your career and join a rewarding role with AFBI. Apply today or contact Hannah Fitzsimons at [email protected]