About the role

This is a hands-on role where you will be part of a dedicated research team by providing laboratory support to the research center. In this role you will have sole responsibility for the operation of a small laboratory as well as providing support for various greenhouse and field-based crop protection and plant health trials.

Your primary areas of responsibility will include:

* Generating plant disease inoculum for use in field trials

* Collecting, identifying and isolating plant pathogens for storage and future use in crop protection disease trials

* Maintaining a plant fungal pathogen library

* Laboratory management including equipment maintenance, chemical inventory and maintaining consumable stocks

* All general activities associated with a small laboratory, including adherence to Corteva and New Zealand laboratory standards

* In conjunction with field scientists, conduct various greenhouse studies including crop protection experiments with fungicides, insecticides, herbicides and plant health products

* Providing support to field research scientists including field trial assessments and data recording

* Adherence to strong Environment, Health and Safety standards

This is a hands-on role where you will be part of a dedicated research team by providing laboratory support to the research center. In this role you will have sole responsibility for the operation of a small laboratory as well as providing support for various greenhouse and field-based crop protection and plant health trials. QualificationsAs a successful candidate you will have:

* A BSc in microbiology, biological sciences or plant pathology disciplines

* Minimum of two year's experience in general laboratory aseptic techniques. Plant pathology experience is an advantage

* Excellent record keeping skills as well as basic computer skills including use of Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel

* A strong Environmental, Health and Safety ethic and the ability to follow established safety operating procedures, policies and guidelines

* A passion for working with plants

* A current driver's license

* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a small team environment

This is a full time role of 37.5 hours/week however a part time offer may be considered for the right person.

All applicants must be New Zealand residents or have full right to work in New Zealand.

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