Scientific & QA Jobs
Field Science Lead Higher Scientific Officer
Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute • Belfast, Northern Ireland
Salary
£35k – £35k
Posted
20 July 2026
Sponsor match
high
Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)
Role overview
Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute is hiring a Field Science Lead Higher Scientific Officer in Belfast, a scientific & qa role advertised as contract. The advertised salary is £35k – £35k. Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.
Field Science Lead Higher Scientific Officer - 30 Months Fixed Term Contract REF: IRC328742 SALARY: £37,694 - £38,990 (under review) DEPARTMENT: Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute Northern Ireland (AFBI) LOCATION: The successful candidate will normally be based at AFBI Headquarters, Newforge Lane Belfast, BT9 5PX. They may also be expected to work at other AFBI sites in Northern Ireland as required. The successful candidate will be required to work regularly (weekly) on boats in the aquatic en…
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