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We are seeking a motivated Field Technician to join a prominent agricultural research division specializing in livestock sciences. In this role, you will be a key contributor to pasture science projects, supporting the regeneration of critical seed varieties and assisting with both pre-breeding and breeding activities.

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This is a versatile position that balances outdoor field trials with indoor technical preparation.

Key Responsibilities

Field Trial Support: Prepare, sow, and maintain research trial sites both on-site and at various off-site locations.
Technical Seed Work: Assist with seed preparation, including cleaning, counting, weighing, and viability testing.
Crop Protection: Monitor trials for insect pests and weeds, implementing necessary control measures as required.
Data Collection: Capture phenotyping data and enter results into research software to help drive project outcomes.
Equipment Operation: Safely operate and maintain mechanical plot equipment used for sowing and harvesting trials.
Precision Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate daily logs of all activities and experimental work in a professional notebook.

Requirements

Agricultural Knowledge: Technical understanding of agricultural operations, pasture agronomy, or seed production is highly regarded.
Technical Mindset: Ability to handle routine, repetitive tasks with high attention to detail and accuracy.
License & Transport: Must possess a current driver’s license and be willing to drive to various sites.
Certifications: Possession of a Chemcert certificate is preferred, or a willingness to obtain one for pesticide application.
Availability: Willingness to work occasional out-of-hours shifts if required by the research schedule.

Position Details

Location: Adelaide's Southern Suburbs area.
Contract: 6-month casual contract.
Hours: Full-time, Monday – Friday.
Pay Rate: $41 per hour.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

Field Trial Support: Prepare, sow, and maintain research trial sites both on-site and at various off-site locations.
Technical Seed Work: Assist with seed preparation, including cleaning, counting, weighing, and viability testing.
Crop Protection: Monitor trials for insect pests and weeds, implementing necessary control measures as required.
Data Collection: Capture phenotyping data and enter results into research software to help drive project outcomes.
Equipment Operation: Safely operate and maintain mechanical plot equipment used for sowing and harvesting trials.
Precision Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate daily logs of all activities and experimental work in a professional notebook.

Requirements

Agricultural Knowledge: Technical understanding of agricultural operations, pasture agronomy, or seed production is highly regarded.
Technical Mindset: Ability to handle routine, repetitive tasks with high attention to detail and accuracy.
License & Transport: Must possess a current driver’s license and be willing to drive to various sites.
Certifications: Possession of a Chemcert certificate is preferred, or a willingness to obtain one for pesticide application.
Availability: Willingness to work occasional out-of-hours shifts if required by the research schedule.

Position Details

Location: Adelaide's Southern Suburbs area.
Contract: 6-month casual contract.
Hours: Full-time, Monday – Friday.
Pay Rate: $41 per hour.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

skills
Pasture Technician, Field Technician, Phenotyping
qualifications
- Chemcert certificate
education
Secondary School/High School

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mitcham, south australia
AU$41.00 - AU$41.02 per hour
temporary
full-time

specialism
government
sub specialism
sa government
reference number
90M0461667_3632308126888524095

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5 Cooke Terrace 5062 Mitcham, South Australia

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