55280 Research Associate - Plant & Food Research Laboratory & Technical Services (Science & Technology)Full timeExcellent benefits and generous leave provisions!Research Associate FlavoromicsBiological Chemistry & BioactivesAuckland, New ZealandPermanent Fulltime (38 hours per week)Vacancy number 55280What you will be doing | Nga whainga matuaYou will provide research support as part of the Flavoromics team, undertaking laboratory research investigating the flavour chemistry of a variety of biological materials (including fruits, foods and beverages), using targeted and untargeted analytical methods.This will involve the preparation and extraction of samples, chemical analysis using HPLC, GC-FID, GC-MS or LC-MS instrumentation, data processing, management and statistical analysis, input into report writing, and support for the general maintenance of the laboratory including instrument and equipment maintenance, Health and Safety, and compliance.What you will bring | Nga tino pukenga me nga wheakoTo be successful in this role, you will have:• A sound theoretical and practical working knowledge of chemistry and metabolite analysis.• A BSc degree, or equivalent, with knowledge of analytical/flavour chemistry, GC-MS and/or GC-FID, LC-MS, metabolomics, and statistics.• Practical laboratory experience and a willingness to become familiar with a range of laboratory instruments and software used to process and analyse biological samples.• Experience in GC-FID and/or GC-MS instrument maintenance will be an advantage.• Effective project management and accurate record keeping.• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills including oral presentation skills.• A growth mind-set with the desire to learn new skills.A copy of the Position Description is available for you to view once you click on the 'apply' button.What you will get | Nga hua o tenei turangaThe opportunity to work within a friendly, team-based environment that encourages and supports work-life balance, and to contribute to exciting projects with an organisation which has an excellent reputation for its science and for being a great place to work! At PFR, we offer excellent employee benefits and flexibility, such as:• Excellent benefit choices in retirement savings and wellbeing & health• Focus on health and wellbeing with enhanced sick leave• Ongoing career development opportunities• Flexible work - work from home and flexible hours• Auckland based onsite childcare and subsidised cafeteria/other location benefitsAbout us | Ko wai matouAt Plant & Food Research, Rangahau Ahumara 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. 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 Maori, promoting the weaving of Matauranga Maori and science to create growth and success for all of Aotearoa, New Zealand.Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.#J-18808-Ljbffr
