Scientist - Plant Pathology

3 weeks ago


Christchurch, New Zealand AsureQuality Full time

**The Opportunity**:
As one of three Scientists at AsureQuality's Plant Laboratory in Lincoln, you will be a morphological and/or molecular plant pathology expert. Performing plant disease diagnostic testing, research, projects and improvements for customers in the arable and horticultural industries.

Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, you will join a team of 8 people on a full-time permanent basis.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Conduct diagnostic testing in seed pathology, seed technology, and plant pathology using morphological and/or molecular methods.
- Lead the development, evaluation, and validation of new test technologies and protocols.
- Conduct research and specific projects, providing scientific analysis and technical advice.
- Promote Plant Health Laboratory services and AsureQuality services to existing and potential customers.
- Contribute to the development, documentation, and adherence to the laboratory quality system.

**Key Requirements**:
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The right person for this role will have:

- A tertiary degree or equivalent in Plant Pathology; MSc or PhD is advantageous.
- 4 years or more practical laboratory experience in diagnostic pathology.
- Expertise in a specific plant pathology discipline (e.g., mycology, bacteriology, virology, PCR) is advantageous.
- Sound decision-making, good computer skills and effective communication skills.
- Great team player that is happy to learn from & coach others in the team.

**Key Benefits**:

- Permanent position | Start any date during March or April 2024
- Full-time (40 hours per week) |Monday to Friday, with start & end time flexibility
- Based in Lincoln, at AsureQuality's Plant Laboratory
- On the job learning & interesting research projects

**About Us**:
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Everyday our experienced team of 1800+ people work alongside farmers, producers, and others throughout the food supply chain to help them uphold what Aotearoa stands for in food - a higher standard of quality and safety.

We are passionate about our shared role as Kaitiaki Kai, guardians of food, and have a deep responsibility to do the right thing for food and the environments it comes from.

We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining great people, and supporting them to be the best they can be. We know diverse teams are stronger teams and we believe in fairness and opportunity for all.

**Helping Aotearoa shape a better food world - Join us today**

If you are passionate about plant pathology and want to contribute to the health and safety of New Zealand's agricultural industries, we invite you to express your interest in this position.



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