Technician - Sensory & Consumer Science - Plant &

3 weeks ago


Auckland City, New Zealand Science New Zealand Full time

**Technician**
**Sensory & Consumer Science**
**Mt Albert, Auckland, New Zealand**
**Fixed-term 12 months (38 hours per week)**
**Vacancy number 56381**

Are you looking to build your career as a technician with an interest in Sensory & Consumer Science? Do you want to work on a variety of exciting projects?

We are looking for a technician to join our Sensory & Consumer Science Team in late November or early December. You will get to work with interesting people and grow your skills

**What you will be doing | Ngā whāinga matua**
You will provide research support with a focus on the implementation of consumer-facing sensory research protocols. You will be involved in a wide range of facets of the research projects, including:

- food preparation,
- data processing and management,
- survey administration, and
- support for the general maintenance of the laboratory including Health and Safety.

**What you will bring | Ngā tino pūkenga me ngā wheako**
To be successful in this role, you will have:

- A relevant undergraduate degree preferred (e.g. a Bachelor degree in food science, food technology or a consumer-related discipline). Alternatively, suitable experience in a relevant food-related area may be considered.
- Experience working in an R&D team environment preferred.
- Effective project management and accurate record keeping.
- Food handling experience would be an advantage.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
- A growth mind-set with the desire to learn new skills.

A copy of the Position Description is available for you to view once you click on the 'apply' button.

**What you will get | Ngā hua o tēnei tūranga**
We're a diverse workplace, offering flexible work practices, supporting career development and offering excellent employee benefits. Our teams are committed to the work they do, while having fun doing it.
- Additional 7 days' leave
- Excellent benefit choices in retirement savings and wellbeing & health
- Focus on health and wellbeing with enhanced sick leave
- Ongoing career development opportunities

**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, prepare 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
- Crown research institute
Plant & Food Research- Reference #
56381- Posted on
13 Sep 2024- Closes on
27 Sep 2024 23:55- Location(s)
Auckland- Expertise
Food Science & Technologies, Sensory & Consumer Science- Job level(s)
Technician- Work type(s)
Fixed term- More details (document)


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