Laboratory Assistant

19 hours ago

Wee Waa New South Wales Australia Cotton Seed Distributors Full time $40,000 - $70,000 per year

Primary Purpose:

The Laboratory Assistant works in close consultation with the Lab Supervisor to co-ordinate testing and general running of the Laboratory.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

  • To observe all work, health and safety, environmental and quality programs, policies and procedures developed to meet the intent of the WHS, Environmental and Quality policies.
  • Conduct seed quality testing for conventional and transgenic traits in accordance with the 'CSD Laboratory Procedures Manual' and to ISTA standards and procedures including sample preparation and assessment.
  • Conduct seed sample management including recording, labelling and storing seed samples.
  • Maintain a safe, clean and hygienic work environment within the laboratory.
  • Recording of results into CSD databases and computer programs.
  • Monitoring and reporting the levels of consumables for efficient operation of Laboratory.
  • When required participate in problem solving associated with:
    • Seed sampling and sub-sampling according to ISTA standards and procedures.
    • Seed quality testing for conventional traits according to ISTA standards and procedures.
    • Seed quality testing for transgenic traits using protein extraction methods.
  • Assist in evaluation and implementation of new processes for quantifying and qualifying seed quality.
  • Review, maintain and further develop the CSD Laboratory Procedures Manual in consultation with the Lab Supervisor
  • Field leaf sampling of post control and nursery plants.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Any other task as required from time to time by CSD.

Essential Requirements:

  • Ability to work as part of a team as well as act on own initiative, work unsupervised, effectively prioritise workload and problem solve.
  • Ability to work under pressure with a significant degree of initiative and autonomy.
  • A strong safety focus and concern for the health and wellbeing of yourself and your work colleagues;
  • The ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and deliver information with a high level of accuracy;
  • Current Drivers 
  • Maintaining currency in fields of operation and undertaking required training;
  • Following all Standard Operating Procedures, Safe Work Method Statements, Work Task Procedures and the CSD Employee Code of Conduct;
  • Emotionally intelligent and confident to liaise with all stakeholders.
  • Demonstrate attention to detail and organisational skills.
  • Demonstrate understanding of HSE procedures and systems
  • Demonstrate the application of continuous improvement processes.
  • Willingness to develop leadership skills and undertake further professional development
  • The physical capabilities and mental aptitude to undertake the inherent tasks of the role.

Highly Desirable:

  • Vocational or Tertiary qualifications in a related field

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