Laboratory (Microbiology) Technician
Laboratory (microbiology) Technician
Summary about this job
Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Company: Adecco Industrial
Location: Taranaki
Work type: Contract/Temp
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Phone: +64-7-933-3268
Fax: +64-7-709-8504
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Detail information about job Laboratory (Microbiology) Technician. Terms and conditions vacancy
Our Client is a leading global agricultural science and technology company that provides agricultural products and services to a variety of clients across New Zealand.
A progressive and innovative organisation strongly focused on customer service. A vacancy has become available at the Global Research Facility at Omata, New Plymouth which specialises in the research and development of crop protection products.
The Research station is situated at Omata, 10 minutes out of New Plymouth.
In this position you will be responsible for:
• Preparation and bulking up plant disease inoculum for use in disease field trials
• Collecting and isolating plant pathogens for storage and future use in disease trials
• Maintaining a fungal pathogen library
• Managing all activities associated with a small pathology laboratory
• Providing support to field research scientists in disease management and insect management disciplines.
• Assist with running of greenhouse studies
Qualifications and Skills:
BSc or Diploma in Microbiology or Biological sciences
Experience in general microbiology aseptic techniques
Ability to follow methods and protocols
Plant pathology and culture of plant diseases is an advantage
Strong EH&S focus
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work within a small team
Our Client maintains a high level of health and safety awareness and all employees and contractors are required to abide by the company’s Health & Safety Policies.
This position is for 37.5 hours per week. Hours of work will generally be 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday.
If you have proven abilities in the above mentioned then please apply online with an updated copy of your CV and covering letter.
*Successful applicants with need to undergo Drug and Alcohol and medical testing