Laboratory (Microbiology) Technician

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Laboratory (microbiology) Technician

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Biological & Biomedical Sciences

Company: Adecco Industrial

Location: Taranaki

Work type: Contract/Temp

Salary: n\a

Phone: +64-7-933-3268

Fax: +64-7-709-8504

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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

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