54459 Research Technologist-Containment Glasshouses - Plant & Food Research

Research Technologist (Containment Glasshouses)
Plant Transformation Team
Auckland, New Zealand
Vacancy number 54459
Permanent Full Time
Range 4/5

Are you looking to build your science career in a critical part of our premium crops and technologies space? Located at our Mt. Albert site, this is a great opportunity to be part of a team that directly contributes to growing plants in Plant & Food Research's Physical Containment (PC2) glasshouse facilities. This role offers opportunities to use and develop your practical experience of horticultural techniques, knowledge of plants and innovative thinking to facilitate the development and implementation of new and improved approaches to establishing, growing and maintaining a variety of trees, vines and other plants in a glasshouse environment.

What you will be doing | Ngā whāinga matua
You will collaborate and communicate with colleagues and students while supporting a diverse range of research projects, that are using genetic manipulation and gene editing technologies to understand the genes and molecular mechanisms controlling plant development and plant responses to abiotic and biotic stresses. This varied role will see you:

• Plan work schedules, in conjunction with the Glasshouse Manager, and carry out the co-ordination and timetabling of plant growth and maintenance to meet agreed deadlines.
• Ensure equipment in the facilities is operational to a level that meets agreed standards at all times
• Contribute to discussions with the Glasshouse Manager, Team Leaders and glasshouse and researcher staff, suggesting improvements to procedures and processes, based on experience and outcomes from existing procedures
• Operating within both recognized Health and Safety standards and Ministry for Primary Industries, Environmental Protection Authority and Plant and Food Research Biosafety and Environmental compliance guidelines and Standards.

What you will bring | Ngā tino pūkenga me ngā wheako
To be successful in this role, you will have:
• A Diploma in Horticulture or BSc in a relevant science area
• In depth knowledge of Plant Physiology or similar experience
• Grow-Safe certification to at least entry level, (further training can be provided)
• Ability to keep meticulous and accurate records
• Physically fit and capable of lifting and moving large (up to 3m) trees in 20 litre pots, pallets, potting mix etc. whilst working in what can be a hot and humid environment.

What you will get | Ngā hua o tēnei tūranga
The opportunity to contribute to exciting projects with a team who has an excellent reputation for its science and an organisation known for being a great place to work. At PFR, we offer excellent employee benefits and flexibility, such as;
• Additional leave options and other generous leave entitlements
• Ongoing development and excellent career opportunities
• Excellent benefit choices in retirement savings, wellbeing and health.

About us | Ko wai mātou
At Plant & Food Research, 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 food. 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.

For more information, registration details and to apply for this position please visit
www.careers.plantandfood.co.nz and search under 'Apply for a Job'.

Applications Close Tuesday, 27 February 2024