Technician/Research Associate (x2) - Plant & Food Research

at  Science New Zealand

PERMANENT FULLTIME (38 HOURS PER WEEK)

Do you enjoy a mixture of field and laboratory-based work with plants? Do you like berry fruit?
Do you have experience in plant management and propagation and are keen to join our dynamic breeding team?
Are you looking for a hands-on technical role that is essential in achieving delivery for our breeding programmes?

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 #

56241
Posted on

30 Sep 2024
Closes on

20 Oct 2024 23:55
Location(s)

Motueka
Expertise

Crop Production
Job level(s)

Technician
Work type(s)

Permanent
More details (document)

56241 - PD- Technician_Research Associate - September 2024.docx

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING | NGĀ WHĀINGA MATUA

We have two positions available which provide technical assistance for all aspects of our berryfruit breeding process which includes Rubus, Vaccinium and Ribes crops.

This will include but is not limited to:

• Making crosses, propagating plants, harvesting and evaluating fruit, running field trials and laboratory-based experiments.
• Collecting data and providing insightful technical observations for reporting.
• The propagation and maintenance of plant material for research and germplasm conservation.

To be successful in this role, ideally you will have:

• A BSc, or diploma (or equivalent technical experience) in a plant science related subject.
• A background in plant breeding and propagation will be an advantage.
• Ability to provide expert technical assistance for research projects with a focus on plant breeding and seed and vegetative propagation, including tissue culture.
• Insightful observational skills and excellent knowledge of plants and plant husbandry.
• Practical experience with the collection and processing of data from laboratory experiments and field trials for contributing to client reports.
• Knowledge of principles of trial design, sampling, data collection/collation/analysis and good laboratory practice.
• A full driver’s licence