Upper Murray Seeds is an independent family-owned R&D focused Agribusiness established in 1993 that distributes seed both nationally and internationally and employs over 30 full-time employees across the group.
We require an energetic person with a can-do attitude to join our team in the full-time position of Technical Assistant to be located at the Upper Murray Seeds Research Station in Cressy Tasmania.FeaturesExact Job Title: Technical Assistant – Research StationDate Posted: 03/16/2021Valid Through: 05/01/2021Employment Type: ContractBase Salary: $150,000.00Hiring Organization: Employer OverviewEmployer Overview: Duties include:- Collection of data from our trial sites with a high level of care and attention to detail.- Undertaking practical activities associated with growing seedlings, planting and harvest of our nursery and plant breeding site.- Hands-on role in the care, maintenance, and irrigation of trial sites.- Working in the field under often challenging weather conditions and undertaking manual handling and lifting >10kg.- Hands-on role in cutting and measuring pasture dry matter trials.- Assist in the establishment and maintenance of glasshouse seed multiplication.- Practically assist the plant breeding team to ensure the success of breeding and trial programs.Education Requirements:- The successful candidate will have excellent attention to detail and demonstrate an aptitude for farming and hands-on research.- Planning, organisation, time management, and problem-solving skills are essential to this role.- Knowledge of seed, fertiliser, and crop protection products would be an advantage.- Enthusiasm and a can-do attitude rates highly in our selection process.- A current unrestricted driver's licence and Australian citizenship are essential.
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