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September 13, 2024
Science New Zealand
Auckland City
OTHER
Technician - Sensory & Consumer Science - Plant & Food Research
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:
To be successful in this role, you will have:
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.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
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
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.
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'.
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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