Tropic Biosciences
Scientific Assistant - Banana
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Scientific Assistant
Are you looking to start a career in biotechnology without needing a science degree or lab background?
We are looking for an enthusiastic, organized and hardworking individual to join the Banana Biotechnology team, where we generate novel high-performing varieties of banana crops using cutting-edge gene-editing technology.
As Tropic provides full training, this position is open to all levels from entry-level to advanced, and no prior lab experience or knowledge of plant tissue culture is required.
This role is ideal for applicants from a packaging/ production/ manufacturing / retail background with experience of working within repetitive roles!
Job Purpose
In this role you will be working in a dynamic team supporting all stages of sterile plant production in a dedicated tissue culture laboratory. This job will suit you if you have good manual skills and are comfortable with working in a repetitive environment, where efficiency, precision and attention to detail are essential.
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Responsibilities
- Maintenance of banana plant and embryo cultures using sterile technique
- Performing routine, high-volume technical tasks with precision
- Thorough record-keeping and labelling of all processed samples
- Strict adherence to established protocols and procedures
- Collaboration on lab tasks within a team of 8-10 technicians
Requirements
- Work well as part of a fast-paced plant production environment
- Ability to follow instructions repeatedly to the correct standard
- Excellent organization skills and ability to adhere to deadlines
- Accuracy in record-keeping and note taking
- Ability to work both as part of a team and independently where required
- Well-developed communication skills (oral and written)
- Positive and enthusiastic attitude.
About Us
Tropic is one of the world’s leading agricultural gene-editing companies. Our team is dedicated to the development and commercialization of high-performing varieties of tropical crops to provide significant benefits to growers, producers and consumers globally, tackling real-world problems around food security and sustainability.
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Our vision is to become a leading seed business with significant ownership of its products from the laboratory to the field, while maintaining constructive relationships with growers and consumers based on transparency and trust.
Why Join Tropic?
- Diverse workforce operating in a dynamic working environment
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- Social events throughout the year
- Competitive compensation and benefits including: Private Medical Insurance, Medical Cash Plan, 25 days annual leave and Life Assurance
Further Information
- Job Location: Norwich UK
- Time Requirement: Full Time, onsite
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: 14th August 2026
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