Research Associate - Molecular Sensing - Plant & Food Research

at  Science New Zealand

ABOUT US | KO WAI MĀTOU

At Plant & Food Research, Rangahau Ahumāra Kai, we believe science can create a better future. By finding smarter, greener options today, we’re helping secure the world we want to live in tomorrow. With our partners, we use world-leading science and technology to improve the way they grow, fish, harvest, create, prepare and share kai. Every day, we have 1000 people working across Aotearoa New Zealand and the world to help develop and deliver healthy foods from the world’s most sustainable food systems. We are on our journey towards becoming a meaningful and trusted partner to Māori, promoting the weaving of Mātauranga Māori and science to create growth and success for all of Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Job Details
Crown research institute

Plant & Food Research
Reference #

56221
Posted on

03 Sep 2024
Closes on

17 Sep 2024 23:55
Location(s)

Auckland
Expertise

Sensory & Consumer Science, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology & Genetics, Nutrition, Laboratory & Technical Services, Science based targets, Client Management
Job level(s)

Research associate
Work type(s)

Permanent
More details (document)

56221 - pd - research associate - molecular sensing - 2024.8.22.docx

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING | NGĀ WHĀINGA MATUA

You will provide research support with a focus on human clinical trials involving various products related to human health and well-being. You will assist in a wide range of associated activities including:

• Recruitment of clinical trial participants and management of any other communications as part of the recruitment process,
• Preparation of the materials and equipment for scheduled participant visits,
• Data collection, entry, processing and analysis,
• Sample collection and processing.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• An undergraduate or Master’s degree with knowledge of molecular and cell biology, or biomedical research, or clinical research and good clinical practice with a willingness to learn laboratory research techniques.
• Practical laboratory experience and a willingness to become familiar with a range of instruments and software used to process and analyse biological samples.
• Knowledge of or familiarity with conducting human clinical trials, or an awareness of human ethics principles and an ability to follow guidelines for good clinical practice.
• Confident with the Microsoft Office package, especially Word and Excel. Some experience with software packages such as NVivo, FoodWorks and Prism would be an advantage.
• Organised, methodical and committed to effective project management and accurate record keeping.
• Good communication and data management skills.
• Able to work independently