Plant Breeding Operations Assistant

2 days ago

Adelaide Region SA, Australia Rimfire Resources Full time

Hands-on plant breeding and operations role
- Grain and seed research facility
- Lonsdale/Adelaide based

**The Company**
LongReach Plant Breeders Management (LPB) Pty Ltd is a national wheat breeding program delivering robust wheat varieties to grain growers in each of the key production zones of the Australian wheat belt. LongReach, is a joint venture between Pacific Seeds and Syngenta Australia, and has set new standards in the management and operation of wheat breeding, both in Australia and abroad. It aims to significantly reduce the breeding cycle and increase genetic gain so that growers are well-equipped to handle new environmental, pest and disease challenges.

**The Role**
An excellent opportunity has now become available for a self-motivated and results-oriented individual to join the team as
**BREEDING OPERATIONS ASSISTANT**, based in their Lonsdale office in Adelaide. Reporting to the Breeding Operations Manager, your primary responsibility will be to assist in carrying out the Wheat breeding operations based in the office and warehouse facility. Responsibilities will include:

- Assisting in grain testing
- Seed preparation for trials
- Field observations
- Logistics operations of the breeding program
- Assisting with assessment of grain quality and abiotic stress tolerance
- Supervision of casual employees and warehouse processes will be critical for this role
- Maintain the hygiene and the Work Health & Safety of the Lonsdale facility

**The Person**
As the successful applicant you will be experienced in a similar operations role or university experience within the agricultural or related industry accompanied by a working knowledge of grain testing and sampling. You will also possess the following skills & attributes:

- High attention to detail and demonstrated experience working to deadlines
- Be comfortable taking a leadership role leading a team of casual employees
- Formal qualification in Agriculture will be an advantage
- Experience in breeding operations/warehouse activities is preferred but not essential
- Experience within a laboratory environment i.e. software, screening, testing and experimenting is important
- Current driver’s license is essential and Forklift operating license would be an advantage
- ChemCert or Fumigation license or ability to obtain one is needed

To succeed within this role you will be a self-starter and able to work in a fast-paced environment (often in differing weather conditions e.g. hot, dusty, cold, windy) while being able to demonstrate your good problem solving and communication skills.

In return for your experience and skills, an attractive salary package will be negotiated, along with the provision of a broad range of other employment benefits and development opportunities including but not limited to rewards program including company incentive scheme, relocation assistance (if eligible), flexible working conditions, salary sacrifice options and company funded training & development opportunities.

There may be some interstate travel involved with this role. To learn more about this opportunity please contact Gemma Burger on 1300 380 701.

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