Trials Officer

The Company:

SASA is a division of the Scottish Government based on the outskirts of Edinburgh, consisting of offices, laboratories, glasshouses and an experimental farm. Our scientists and their supporters work to ensure the quality, safety, and security of our food supply in Scotland, and contribute to the quality of our environment. ​

The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. We have responsibility for a wide range of key policy areas including: education, health, the economy, justice, housing and transport. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles.

Our staff are part of the UK Civil Service, working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland.

We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer.

As part of the UK Civil Service, we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules.

The Candidate:

• Experience of working outdoors preferably in an agricultural or horticultural setting, whilst ensuring accuracy, quality standards and deadlines are adhered to.
• Adaptable to deal with seasonal peaks in workload and be prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions to suit the need of the work.
• Understands the importance of gathering quality data for the characterisation and differentiation of plant varieties.
• Ability to prioritise work and carry out tasks in a precise and accurate manner with minimal supervision.

For more information on the role contact Roslyn McKie at Roslyn.McKie@sasa.gov.scot.