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Research Associate - Molecular Sensing - Plant & Food Research

Auckland

FULL TIME

September 2, 2024

Research Associate
Molecular Sensing
Mt Albert, Auckland
Permanent Fulltime (38 hours per week)
Vacancy number 56221
Do you have an interest in human clinical trials and are looking to build your career in this area? Do you have exceptional communication skills, enjoy working with a wide range of people, have an eye for detail in data collection/collation/analysis?
Join our Molecular Sensing Team where they will invest in your learning and growth, and you will be involved with exciting projects and interesting people!
What you will be doing | Ngā whāinga matua
You will provide research support with a focus on human clinical trials involving various products related to human health and well-being. You will assist in a wide range of associated activities including:

Recruitment of clinical trial participants and management of any other communications as part of the recruitment process,
Preparation of the materials and equipment for scheduled participant visits,
Data collection, entry, processing and analysis,
Sample collection and processing.

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

An undergraduate or Master's degree with knowledge of molecular and cell biology, or biomedical research, or clinical research and good clinical practice with a willingness to learn laboratory research techniques.
Practical laboratory experience and a willingness to become familiar with a range of instruments and software used to process and analyse biological samples.
Knowledge of or familiarity with conducting human clinical trials, or an awareness of human ethics principles and an ability to follow guidelines for good clinical practice.
Confident with the Microsoft Office package, especially Word and Excel. Some experience with software packages such as NVivo, Food Works and Prism would be an advantage.
Organised, methodical and committed to effective project management and accurate record keeping.
Good communication and data management skills.
Able to work independently.

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. Some of our benefits include:

Working within a friendly, team-based environment
Additional 7 days leave and generous paid parental leave
Focus on health and wellbeing with enhanced sick leave
Ongoing career development opportunities
Flexible work - work from home and flexible hours
Excellent benefit choices in retirement savings and wellbeing & health

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 #

56221

Posted on

03 Sep 2024

Closes on

17 Sep 2024 23:55

Location(s)

Auckland

Expertise

Sensory & Consumer Science, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology & Genetics, Nutrition, Laboratory & Technical Services, Science based targets, Client Management

Job level(s)

Research associate

Work type(s)

Permanent

More details (document)

56221 - pd - research associate - molecular sensing - 2024.8.22.docx

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