Postharvest Science Technician/research Associate - Auckland City, New Zealand - Science New Zealand

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Technician/Research Associate

Postharvest Physiology and Engineering

PostHarvest Science Team

Mt Albert, New Zealand

Vacancy number 49858

What you will be doing | Ngā whāinga matua

You will support research aiming to understand postharvest responses of fruit and vegetables, improve fruit quality and ensure access to international markets.

The work is primarily centred on kiwifruit and is a varied role that will see you:

Contributing to planning, coordination, management and running research projects
Experimental establishment, collecting, collating, and analysing field and laboratory research data
Preparing written material for inclusion in client reports or research papers

What you will bring | Ngā tino pūkenga me ngā wheako

A minimum of a BSc in horticulture or plant science, or have other relevant qualifications in biological sciences or bioengineering
A broad understanding of plant and fruit physiology will be important, while some understanding of the New Zealand fruit or vegetable industries would be beneficial
While much of the work will be in postharvest science, engineering/mechanical/technical skills would be a significant advantage for the potential to be involved in regulatory compliance as well as setup and maintenance of a variety of mechanical and electrical equipment
Interest in trial design, sampling, precision data collection/collation/analysis and good laboratory practice

What you will get | Ngā hua o tēnei tūranga
We're a diverse workplace, offering flexible work practices and hassle-free, no-cost parking. Our teams are committed to the work they do, while having fun doing it. We encourage and support career development and offer excellent employee benefits, including generous leave provisions, so you'll have time for the other things you enjoy

Work within a friendly, teambased environment
Additional 6 days leave and generous paid parental leave
Focus on health and wellbeing with enhanced sick leave
Ongoing career development opportunities
Flexible work work from home and flexible hours
The option of subsidised health insurance and additional employer superannuation contribution
Auckland based onsite childcare and subsidised cafeteria/other location benefits

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, preserve 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

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Posted on
14 Feb 2023- Closes on

05 Mar :55- Location(s)

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