Research Technician - Cotton Breeding
Work with CSIRO's Cotton breeding support team to develop enhanced new varieties suitable for all cotton growing regions of Australia.
Summary about this job
Government - Federal
Company: CSIRO
Location: Tamworth & North West NSW
Work type: Full Time
Salary: $61425 - $78177 p.a. + plus up to 15.4% super
Phone: +61-7-7099-6733
Fax: +61-7-9611-8123
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Detail information about job Research Technician - Cotton Breeding. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Are you meticulous & deliver high levels of laboratory assistance?
- Provide day to day assistance with laboratory operations
- Use your skills with a key focus of developing new varieties of Cotton Breeding
- Are you meticulous & deliver high levels of laboratory assistance?
- Provide day to day assistance with laboratory operations
- Use your skills with a key focus of developing new varieties of Cotton Breeding
The Position
CSIRO Agriculture and Food is seeking to appoint a research technician for their Cotton Breeding area.
In this role you will be working specifically in the quality assurance area of the breeding program. You will be an important team member as well as work independently in the breeding support team to develop enhanced new varieties suitable for all cotton growing regions of Australia.
Find out more by viewing the full position description and selection criteria here: Position description
Your duties/responsibilities will include:
- Plan and coordinate the laboratory component of the quality assurance (QA) program associated with the cotton breeding program.
- Maintain and update all analytical work procedures as required
- Conduct risk assessments and hazard analysis and developing and maintaining all Safe Work Instructions for laboratory instruments and tasks.
Location: Myall Vale NSW
Salary: $61K - $78K plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Indefinite / Ongoing
Reference: 57554
To be successful you will need:
- A relevant science based degree or equivalent experience.
- A current driver’s license
- Demonstrated experience in general laboratory tasks, particularly those related to a molecular biology laboratory.
- Demonstrated experience with PC2 laboratory certification and the understanding or ability in maintaining certification.
About CSIRO
We imagine. We collaborate. We innovate.
At CSIRO, we do the extraordinary every day. We innovate for tomorrow and help improve today - for our customers, all Australians and the world. We do this by using science and technology to solve real issues. Diversity is the compass that navigates our innovation. We provide an inclusive workplace that respects, values and actively pursues the benefits of a diverse workforce.
We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. Talk to us about how this role could be flexible for you. Find out more Balance
How to Apply: If you wish to apply for this position, please load your CV and cover letter (Maximum 2MB) via our website at https://jobs.csiro.au/. You may also be required to respond to some screening questions.
Applications Close: 11:59pm AEST, Sunday 22 July 2018