Seed Analyst - Casual

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Four casual Seed Analyst roles are available at AsureQuality’s Palmerston North Seed Laboratory, the largest seed testing facility in the Southern Hemisphere. You’ll perform germination tests, support seed identification and purity analysis, and ensure methods are followed as part of a busy team. Successful candidates are calm under pressure, highly organised, and pay meticulous attention to detail, with excellent written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills. Lab experience helps but is not required because full training is provided. If you’re keen to be considered, apply online and tailor your application to show your reliability, team spirit, and ability to thrive in a fast paced environment during peak periods.

Company Description

Everyday our experienced team of 1800+ people work alongside farmers, producers, and others throughout the food supply chain to help them uphold what Aotearoa stands for in food - a higher standard of quality and safety.

We are passionate about our shared role as Kaitiaki Kai, guardians of food, and have a deep responsibility to do the right thing for food and the environments it comes from.

We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining great people, and supporting them to be the best they can be.  We know diverse teams are stronger teams and we believe in fairness and opportunity for all.

Helping Aotearoa shape a better food world - Join us today!

Job Description

The opportunity:

We have four casual Seed Analyst roles available within our Seed Laboratory based in Palmerston North. This site is the largest seed testing facility in the Southern Hemisphere and undertakes seed identification, purity analysis and germination testing on a wide range of seeds.

As a Seed Analyst, you will do germination testing of seed samples submitted by customers, ensuring adherence to correct methodologies. The role will involve working with laboratory staff to ensure all requirements are maintained.

These are casual positions to help during our busy period.

About you:

You will have the ability to work well under pressure in a busy role, be well organised and have great attention to detail. Your written and verbal communication skills are immaculate, and your interpersonal skills are second to none.

In order to thrive in this position you will have a strong drive for success and enjoy working in a team environment. Plus you will have excellent communication skills, able to demonstrate initiative and be self- motivated.

Previous laboratory experience is advantageous but not necessary and full training will be provided.

If you are keen to be considered for this role, please apply online.