Graduate Agronomy Researcher: Crop Trials & Grower Impact (NZ)

Aitomic Jobs; Pukekohe; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurofins Kalyx in Pukekohe, NZ, is seeking a Graduate Research Agronomist to join our team of research agronomists and contribute to crop protection trial work. You will collaborate with local clients and growers within the horticultural industry and support trial program objectives.

A typical week involves planning and managing trials, building relationships with growers, monitoring progress, safely applying treatments, and ensuring data reports are ready on time.

Qualifications

• Have a tertiary qualification in Agriculture, Horticulture or Science.
• Have a high attention to detail.
• Be curious and challenge the status quo.
• Enjoy working both within a team and autonomously.
• Be self-motivated and resilient.
• Be based in Pukekohe, NZ.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage an established trial program by following protocol objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with local growers, clients and colleagues.
• Monitor/assess trial progress and accurately record data.
• Safely apply agrichemical treatments and other maintenance products throughout the trial life cycle.
• Work with our Research Support Officer team to ensure data and final reports are presented accurately on time and within guidelines.

Skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Data collection

Agronomy knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualification in Agriculture/Horticulture/Science

Job description

Eurofins Kalyx in Pukekohe, NZ, is seeking a Graduate Research Agronomist to join our team of research agronomists and contribute to crop protection trial work. You will collaborate with local clients and growers within the horticultural industry and support trial program objectives.

A typical week involves planning and managing trials, building relationships with growers, monitoring progress, safely applying treatments, and ensuring data reports are ready on time.